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Pretty Prairie, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Reno County County
Pretty Prairie, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Pretty Prairie a Good Place to Live?
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 0.9% (75% 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 $172,396. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pretty Prairie reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,616/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.