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Prairie Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,992 Population 329/sq mi density
$138,229 Median Income $72,452 per capita
$439,100 Home Value $336,571 Zillow
$2,110 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$138,229 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$439,100 home value, $2,110/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Prairie Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$138,229
84% above
$72,452 per capita
Home Value
$439,100
56% above
Zillow: $336,571
Median Rent
$2,110/mo
81% above
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
337/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
79% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
184%
Home Value
156%
Rent
181%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
179%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prairie Grove a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prairie Grove residents earn a median household income of $138,229 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,452. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prairie Grove is $439,100 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,571. Median rent is $2,110/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Prairie Grove reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 337/100K.

Education

60.3% of adults in Prairie Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prairie Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,992
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,229
Per Capita$72,452
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$439,100
Rent$2,110
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$336,571
Housing Units751
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property337/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation763 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Prairie Grove was built in 2001.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.