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Prairie City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County
Prairie City, IA
At a Glance
How Prairie City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prairie City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prairie City residents earn a median household income of $78,269 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,265. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 984 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie City is $177,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,967. Median rent is $796/month, with 17.7% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Prairie City reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 173/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in Prairie City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.