Prairie Village, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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 Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to 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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
22,937 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,664 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$402,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$865 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,445 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
3
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
3
Kansas City Metro Area
5
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 29
Feb 2 4 34
Mar 3 1 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 2 1 43
Dec 2 3 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, KS State Senate District 7, KS State House District 21, KS
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Schools

Kansas City Christian School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Shawnee Mission East High
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
3 miles, NW • 5 star
St Joseph Medical Center
4 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
22 miles, N • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
110 miles, NW • 1 star
Joplin Regional Airport
127 miles, S • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
130 miles, SE • 1 star
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