East Prairie, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,930 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,159 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$58,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$317 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$522 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi County
4
Sikeston Urban Area
5
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi County
3
Sikeston Urban Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 35
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 5 0 58
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 25, MO State House District 149, MO
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Schools

East Prairie Jr High
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Ra Doyle Elem
<1 miles, NW
Aj Martin Elem
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
East Prairie High
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Sikeston Career and Technology Center
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Southeast Missouri State University
38 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Missouri Delta Medical Center
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Saint Francis Medical Center
38 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
32 miles, N • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
39 miles, E • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
124 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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