At a Glance
Median Income
$94,457
$45,575 per capita
Home Value
$360,200
Zillow: $379,318
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
39.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
13.6% smoking rate
How Prairie Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairie Creek a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Creek residents earn a median household income of $94,457 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,575. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Creek is $360,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,318. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 39.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
36.3% of adults in Prairie Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Creek has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,367
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$94,457
Per Capita$45,575
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$360,200
Rent$1,069
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$379,318
Housing Units1,010
Rent Burden39.3%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation1,281 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Prairie Creek was built in 1989.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.