What are the schools like in Prairie City, IL?

School district data for Prairie City is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Prairie City?

The median household income in Prairie City, IL is $39,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Prairie City, IL?

Prairie City has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

Prairie City, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Prairie City, IL affordable or expensive?

Prairie City's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prairie City is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,600 and the median rent is $933 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Prairie City, IL?

Crime rate data for Prairie City is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Prairie City, IL a Good Place to Live?

Prairie City is a small town of 349 in Illinois, with a median household income of $39,167 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Prairie City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Prairie City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Prairie City city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.6

Prairie City's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Prairie City costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Prairie City, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Prairie City is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Prairie City, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prairie City sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prairie City, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Prairie City, IL	National Avg
Population	349	—
Median Age	51.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	25.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Avon, IL 3 mi Bushnell, IL 5 mi St. Augustine, IL 8 mi Ellisville, IL 8 mi Marietta, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Prairie City

Prairie City, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61470

Prairie City vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie City, IL affordable or expensive?

Prairie City's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Prairie City roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,600 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in Prairie City, IL?

Crime data for Prairie City is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Prairie City?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Prairie City, IL a good place to live?

Prairie City, IL has a population of 349, a median household income of $39,167, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Prairie City?

Prairie City averages 32.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Prairie City?

Prairie City, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61470.

What is the population of Prairie City?

The population of Prairie City, Illinois is 349 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Prairie City?

Key numbers for living in Prairie City: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $80,600, median household income $39,167. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prairie City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.