At a Glance
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $193,498
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
21.3% smoking rate
How Prospect Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prospect's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prospect a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prospect is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,498. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
0.0% of adults in Prospect hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prospect has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population102
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,257
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
Home Value$215,000
Rent
Ownership43.1%
Zillow$193,498
Housing Units156
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,621/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation489 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Prospect was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.