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Prairietown, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Prairietown is a small town in Illinois with a population of 189. Residents earn $84,766 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
189 Population 995/sq mi density
$84,766 Median Income $40,812 per capita
$109,500 Home Value
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$84,766 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,500 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,766
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $109,500
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.2%
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.5%
247% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population189
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans19.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,766
Per Capita$40,812
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,575M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units119
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking13.4%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation579 ft (176 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.0%
Libraries19

Is Prairietown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Prairietown receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Prairietown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Prairietown is $84,766, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 12.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Prairietown is $109,500, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Prairietown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Prairietown has a population of 189 with a density of 995 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 4.2% Hispanic.

Population

189
Total Population
995
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Prairietown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.9%
15% above US avg
Spanish10.1%
25% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Prairietown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Prairietown is $84,766, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Prairietown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,766
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,812
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
IRS Avg AGI$77,601

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,398
County GDP$16,575M

Business (County)

Restaurants627
Healthcare682
Retail741
Manufacturing169

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,460
85% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Prairietown is $109,500, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,500
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units119
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,460
85% above US avg
Effective Rate5.90%
In Prairietown, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.4% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Prairietown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.4%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,099
Dentists1:1,035
Mental Health1:376
Checkup Rate74.7%
Dental Visits64.1%
Premature Death9,159/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access87.6%
Healthcare Facilities682
Prairietown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall11.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density995/sq mi
Coordinates38.9665°N, 89.9235°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.3-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 42.5%

Winner: Republican by 13.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.2%
25% below US avg
High School+88.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density995/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities682
Restaurants627
Retail Stores741

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Drive Alone86.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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