At a Glance
Median Income
$57,969
$35,659 per capita
Home Value
$83,500
Zillow: $185,337
Median Rent
$813/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
15.8% smoking rate
How Pretty Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pretty Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pretty Prairie a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pretty Prairie residents earn a median household income of $57,969 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,659. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,685 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pretty Prairie is $83,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,337. Median rent is $813/month, with 25.7% 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 1952.
Education
25.9% of adults in Pretty Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pretty Prairie has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population553
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,969
Per Capita$35,659
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$3,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$813
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$185,337
Housing Units298
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,567 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pretty Prairie was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.