At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$42,201 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
Zillow: $277,558
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.2% smoking rate
How Prairieburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairieburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairieburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairieburg residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,201. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairieburg is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,558. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.9% of adults in Prairieburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairieburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$42,201
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$277,558
Housing Units74
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation969 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Prairieburg was founded in 1867.
The median home in Prairieburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.