Prairie City, Iowa

Population 1,502

Prairie City is located in Jasper County, IA. The population is 1,502, making Prairie City the 2nd largest city in Jasper County.

There are 2 public schools in Prairie City with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Prairie City is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Prairie City is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Prairie City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Prairie City include Des Moines Township, Washington Township and Mound Prairie Township.

Prairie City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 5.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.2%

Crime Rate

90.69% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 58
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 115
  • Property Crime: 173
  • Larceny Theft: 58

Registered Offenders

50.84% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Prairie City
  • 6.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

2 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Prairie City, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Prairie City's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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7 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Prairie City, IA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Prairie City, IA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $880
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,210
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,360

Zip Codes

50228

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Environmental Hazards

2 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Prairie City, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Prairie City, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Prairie City, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.27°
  • February 24.83°
  • March 40.2°
  • April 51.58°
  • May 61.48°
  • June 70.48°
  • July 78.02°
  • August 72.73°
  • September 62.6°
  • October 53.3°
  • November 40.33°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Prairie City, IA

Earthquakes
Prairie City, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Prairie City, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Prairie City, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Prairie City, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Prairie City, IA: $60,978

Unemployment

Unemployment in Prairie City is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.34%
White Collar - 52.66%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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8 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Prairie City, IA

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Prairie City, IA

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Prairie City, IA
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