At a Glance
Median Income
$38,720
$17,822 per capita
Home Value
$98,000
Zillow: $199,959
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
53.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
55.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Creek residents earn a median household income of $38,720 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,822. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Creek is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,959. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Prairie Creek reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,931/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Prairie Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
53.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Creek has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,350/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,720
Per Capita$17,822
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty55.1%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,000
Rent
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$199,959
Housing Units100
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation531 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+53.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Prairie Creek was built in 1941.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
51.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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