Prairie City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
1,649 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,269 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$568 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jasper County
3
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jasper County
4
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 21
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 4 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 8 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 19, IA State House District 37, IA
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Schools

Prairie City Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
PCM Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Colfax-Mingo High School
6 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Grand View University
19 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Mercy College of Health Sciences
20 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Newton Medical Center
12 miles, E • 5 star
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Des Moines International Airport
22 miles, W • 2.3 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
81 miles, E • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
139 miles, W • 2.8 star
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