Prairie City, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Grant County County
Prairie City, OR
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 $49,702 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,745. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie City is $186,400 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,582. Median rent is $853/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
25.8% of adults in Prairie City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.