Prairie Grove, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
Prairie Grove, IL
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 $138,229 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,452. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% 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 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 926/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.