Prairie Grove, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Washington County County
Prairie Grove, AR
At a Glance
How Prairie Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prairie Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Grove residents earn a median household income of $58,556 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,091. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,052 business establishments, including 651 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Grove is $226,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,006. Median rent is $933/month, with 26.5% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Prairie Grove reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 525/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Prairie Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Grove has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.