Prairie City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
386 Population 382/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $21,302 per capita
$80,400 Home Value $68,013 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Prairie City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$21,302 per capita
Home Value
$80,400
71% below
Zillow: $68,013
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
48%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prairie City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.6% (111% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population386
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$21,302
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$68,013
Housing Units159
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation666 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Prairie City was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.