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Prairie Home, MO

Missouri

Prairie Home is a small town in Missouri with a population of 214. Residents earn $52,083 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
214 Population 648/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $30,547 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $259,256 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $700/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,083
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,800
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.0%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Prairie Home Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population214
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$30,547
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.9%
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$259,256
Housing Units112
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Uninsured7.7%
Smoking15.5%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.3%

Is Prairie Home a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Prairie Home receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Prairie Home stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Prairie Home is $52,083, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Prairie Home is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Prairie Home experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 5.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Prairie Home has a population of 214 with a density of 648 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 5.6% Hispanic.

Population

214
Total Population
648
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Prairie Home vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Prairie Home vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Prairie Home is $52,083, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Prairie Home vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,083
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,547

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone74.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Prairie Home is $118,800, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $259,256.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$259,256

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden18.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.9%
Housing Units112
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

In Prairie Home, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.5% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Prairie Home vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.5%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Uninsured7.7%
10% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits59.2%

Food & Exercise

Prairie Home has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 264 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall5.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density648/sq mi
Coordinates38.8131°N, 92.5905°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.0%
23% below US avg
High School+96.0%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density648/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone74.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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