Prairie Home, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
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
214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cooper County
2
Columbia Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cooper County
3
Columbia Metro Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 29
Feb 2 4 34
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 2 1 44
Dec 2 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MO State Senate District 21, MO State House District 48, MO
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Schools

Prairie Home Elem
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Prairie Home High
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Jamestown C-I Elem
7 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Jamestown C-I High
7 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Columbia Area Career Center
15 miles, E • 1.4 star
University of Missouri-Columbia
17 miles, E • 3.2 star
Columbia College
17 miles, E • 1.9 star
Stephens College
18 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Cooper County Community Hospital
12 miles, N • 3.2 star
University of Missouri Health Care
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
Boone Hospital Center
18 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
20 miles, E • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
117 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kansas City International Airport
119 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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