Prairie View, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Phillips County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
156 Population 1,040/sq mi density
$142,717 Median Income $48,050 per capita
$151,100 Home Value $155,340 Zillow
$565 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$142,717 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $565/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Prairie View, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$142,717
90% above
$48,050 per capita
Home Value
$151,100
46% below
Zillow: $155,340
Median Rent
$565/mo
51% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Prairie View Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Prairie View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
190%
Home Value
54%
Rent
49%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prairie View a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prairie View residents earn a median household income of $142,717 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,050. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prairie View is $151,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,340. Median rent is $565/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

25.0% of adults in Prairie View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prairie View has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$142,717
Per Capita$48,050
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$880

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,100
Rent$565
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$155,340
Housing Units76
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,288/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,191 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Prairie View was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.