Prairie Home, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Prairie Home, MO
At a Glance
How Prairie Home Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Home's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prairie Home a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Home residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,547. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Home is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,001. Median rent is $700/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
26.0% of adults in Prairie Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Home has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.