Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Prairie Grove is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,992. Residents earn $138,229 per year, which is 84% above the national average.
Based on current data, Prairie Grove receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Prairie Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Prairie Grove is $138,229, which is significantly higher than the national average — 84% above $75,149. This places Prairie Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Prairie Grove is $439,100, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,110 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Prairie Grove is a highly educated community — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Prairie Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 85.8% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $138,229 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $72,452 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 23.1% |
| Census Median | $439,100 |
| 56% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,110 |
| 81% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2739°N, 88.2699°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.3% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 23.1% |