Prairie City, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
739 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,702 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$626 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
3
Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 28
Feb 1 6 32
Mar 1 3 39
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 2 5 36
Dec 2 14 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 30, OR State House District 60, OR
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Schools

Prairie City School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Humbolt Elementary School
13 miles, W • 1.9 star
Burnt River School
26 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Eastern Oregon University
67 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Blue Mountain Community College
84 miles, N • 1.4 star
Treasure Valley Community College
91 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Walla Walla University
111 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Grande Ronde Hospital
66 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roberts Field
121 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
126 miles, N • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
138 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
156 miles, NE • 1 star
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