At a Glance
Median Income
$84,766
$40,812 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $171,282
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
13.4% smoking rate
How Prairietown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairietown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairietown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairietown residents earn a median household income of $84,766 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,812. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairietown is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,282. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
25.2% of adults in Prairietown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairietown has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,766
Per Capita$40,812
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,282
Housing Units119
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation579 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Prairietown was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.