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La Prairie, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
57 Population 300/sq mi density
$80,694 Median Income $21,319 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $142,115 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

La Prairie, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,694
7% above
$21,319 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $142,115
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
282 sunny days/yr

How La Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Prairie a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Prairie residents earn a median household income of $80,694 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,319. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Prairie is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,115. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

La Prairie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 514/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in La Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population57
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans46.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$80,694
Per Capita$21,319
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$142,115
Housing Units29
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property514/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation709 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute49 min
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in La Prairie was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.