At a Glance
Median Income
$42,188
$16,608 per capita
Home Value
$108,000
Zillow: $332,732
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.3% smoking rate
How Garden Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden Prairie a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garden Prairie residents earn a median household income of $42,188 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,608. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden Prairie is $108,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,732. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
0.0% of adults in Garden Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden Prairie has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,188
Per Capita$16,608
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,975M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,000
Rent
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$332,732
Housing Units100
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,935/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation780 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute42 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Garden Prairie was founded in 2008.
The median home in Garden Prairie was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.