At a Glance
Median Income
$46,944
$27,477 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $178,866
Median Rent
$749/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
252/100K
2,180/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Prague Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prague a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prague residents earn a median household income of $46,944 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,477. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prague is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,866. Median rent is $749/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Prague reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,180/100K. The murder rate is 41.9/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Prague hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prague has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,999
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,944
Per Capita$27,477
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$999M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$749
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$178,866
Housing Units985
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent252/100K
Property2,180/100K
Murder41.9/100K
Assault168/100K
Burglary587/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,343/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,018 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Prague was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.