At a Glance
Median Income
$57,139
$27,528 per capita
Home Value
$130,100
Zillow: $241,518
Median Rent
$942/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
1,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Long Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Prairie a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Prairie residents earn a median household income of $57,139 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,528. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Prairie is $130,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,518. Median rent is $942/month, with 28.0% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Long Prairie reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,517/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Long Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Prairie has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,683
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,339/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,139
Per Capita$27,528
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent$942
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$241,518
Housing Units1,572
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property1,517/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,296 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Prairie was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.