Prairie City, IL

Prairie City, IL

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 $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,302. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prairie City is $80,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,013. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Prairie City reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,557/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Prairie City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prairie City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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