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Prairie View, MB

Manitoba

Prairie View is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 2,161. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,161 Population 3/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $46,640 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$472 Median Rent 5.2% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $472/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent $472
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population2,161
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$46,640
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty15.3%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$472
Ownership80.7%
Housing Units830
Rent Burden5.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation2,359 ft (719 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+37.3%
Graduate+0.6%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Prairie View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Prairie View receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Prairie View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Prairie View is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Prairie View is $150,000, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Prairie View has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches.

Prairie View has a population of 2,161 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 654.3 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 84.5% of residents.

Population

2,161
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
654.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Prairie View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 84.5%
8% above US avg
Spanish 1.6%
88% below US avg
Other Languages 13.9%

Social Characteristics

Prairie View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Prairie View is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,640 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $897, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 67 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 29.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Prairie View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,640
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Prairie View is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $472 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 80.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 830 total housing units in the city. 5.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$472
59% below US avg
Rent Burden5.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.7%
Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units830

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Prairie View receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Prairie View vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Prairie View has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,359 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,359 ft (719 m)
Area654.3 sq mi (1,694.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates50.5168°N, 107.3346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in

Prairie View has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 7°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school. 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+37.3%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area654.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone83.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.2%

Radio Stations near Prairie View

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKFI-FM "Magic 97.1" Swift Current, SK hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
CIMG-FM "The Eagle 94.1" Swift Current, SK classic hits AAC+ 63 kbps
CKSW 570 Swift Current, SK country AAC+ 64 kbps

Airports Near Prairie View

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Swift Current AirportYYNMedium Airport
Elbow Airstrip—Small Airport
Kyle Airport—Small Airport
Lucky Lake Airport—Small Airport
Poverty Valley Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie View

What is the population of Prairie View?

Prairie View has a population of 2,161 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 654.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is Prairie View expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,000, 3% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $472 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Prairie View safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Prairie View receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Prairie View?

Prairie View has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Prairie View?

Prairie View has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $897. There are 67 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 29.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Prairie View?

The median home value in Prairie View is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $472. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.

How are the schools in Prairie View?

8.0% of adults in Prairie View hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 37.3% have completed high school. 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Prairie View?

The average commute in Prairie View is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 29.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Prairie View?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie View is 97.9% White. 84.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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