At a Glance
Median Income
$123,750
$40,090 per capita
Home Value
$361,100
Zillow: $312,872
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
10.3% smoking rate
How Prairie Rose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Rose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairie Rose a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Rose residents earn a median household income of $123,750 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,090. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Rose is $361,100 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,872. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
33.3% of adults in Prairie Rose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Rose has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$123,750
Per Capita$40,090
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$361,100
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$312,872
Housing Units15
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,319/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation906 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Prairie Rose was founded in 1975.
The median home in Prairie Rose was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hector International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.