At a Glance
Median Income
$112,917
$42,677 per capita
Home Value
$391,700
Zillow: $439,465
Violent Crime
141/100K
3,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
240 sunny days/yr
How South Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Prairie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Prairie residents earn a median household income of $112,917 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,677. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Prairie is $391,700 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,465. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
South Prairie reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,062/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in South Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Prairie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population371
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density976/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,917
Per Capita$42,677
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A+
Home Value$391,700
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$439,465
Housing Units148
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property3,062/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation424 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute39 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29
Did You Know?
South Prairie was founded in 1888.
The median home in South Prairie was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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