At a Glance
Median Income
$75,192
$31,100 per capita
Home Value
$202,300
Zillow: $257,498
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Prairie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 $75,192 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,100. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Prairie is $202,300 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,498. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
18.5% of adults in La Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Prairie has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population621
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,192
Per Capita$31,100
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,300
Rent$1,542
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$257,498
Housing Units260
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,285 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in La Prairie was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.