Oregon
Prairie City is a small town in Oregon with a population of 739. Residents earn $49,702 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prairie City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Prairie City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prairie City is $49,702, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Prairie City is $186,400, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Prairie City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches, including 9.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,702 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,745 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,689 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 340 |
| County GDP | $373M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $186,400 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,981 |
| Census Median Rent | $853 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,111 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 13.8% |
| COPD | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 31.4% |
| Mental Distress | 23.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,071/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.3 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,535 ft (1,077 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4611°N, 118.7094°W |
| County FIPS | 41023 |
Winner: Republican by 60.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 10.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |