At a Glance
Median Income
$61,004
$31,963 per capita
Home Value
$156,800
Zillow: $372,243
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
17.5% smoking rate
How Sun Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sun Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun 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
Sun Prairie residents earn a median household income of $61,004 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,963. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sun Prairie is $156,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,243. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
23.9% of adults in Sun Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun Prairie has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,514
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans21.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,004
Per Capita$31,963
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,800
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$372,243
Housing Units615
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation3,343 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sun Prairie was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.