Prairie City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
18
Population
13/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie City, SD
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°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)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairie City a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Prairie City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie City has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born100.0%
Veterans0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$163,393
Housing Units16
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
Elevation2,853 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
100.0% of residents are foreign-born.