Prairie Creek, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
297 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,720 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
59 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$503 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$759 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vigo County
1
Terre Haute Metro Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Vigo County
3
Terre Haute Metro Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 28
Feb 2 3 32
Mar 3 1 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 3 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 38, IN State House District 45, IN
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Schools

Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Northeast North Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
North Central High School
7 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Northeast Middle School
8 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Indiana State University
14 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
17 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Sullivan County Community Hospital
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
71 miles, E • 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
85 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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