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La Prairie, IL

Illinois

La Prairie is a small town in Illinois with a population of 57. Residents earn $80,694 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
57 Population 300/sq mi density
$80,694 Median Income $21,319 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$80,694 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,694
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.8%
144% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How La Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population57
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans46.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,694
Per Capita$21,319
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$824M
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units29
Rent Burden25.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute49 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries8

Is La Prairie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Prairie receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. La Prairie stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Prairie is $80,694, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Prairie is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

La Prairie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

La Prairie has a population of 57 with a density of 300 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

57
Total Population
300
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

La Prairie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Prairie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Prairie is $80,694, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: La Prairie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,694
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$21,319
Avg Weekly Wage$881
IRS Avg AGI$72,288

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.8%
144% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)412
County GDP$824M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare25
Retail63
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,612
3% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.4 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in La Prairie is $95,000, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Housing Units29
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,612
3% above US avg
Effective Rate3.80%
La Prairie has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates40.1473°N, 91.0024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+73.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density300/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants37
Retail Stores63

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.4 min
Drive Alone93.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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