What are the schools like in Prairie Grove, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Prairie Grove?

The median household income in Prairie Grove, IL is $130,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Prairie Grove, IL?

Prairie Grove has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Prairie Grove, IL affordable or expensive?

Prairie Grove's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prairie Grove is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $425,200 and the median rent is $1,929 per month.

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

Prairie Grove has a violent crime rate of 154.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 823.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Prairie Grove, IL a Good Place to Live?

Prairie Grove is a small town of 1,967 in Illinois, with a median household income of $130,938 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Prairie Grove stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Prairie Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Prairie Grove 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: 102.6

Prairie Grove's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Prairie Grove costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Prairie Grove, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$425,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,929	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Prairie Grove's violent crime rate is 154.4 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.4 /100k

Property Crime

823.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Prairie Grove, 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	59.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prairie Grove sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prairie Grove, IL
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	37.0"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Prairie Grove, IL	National Avg
Population	1,967	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Prairie Grove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie Grove, IL affordable or expensive?

Prairie Grove's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Prairie Grove roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $425,200 and median rent is $1,929/month.

What is the crime rate in Prairie Grove, IL?

Prairie Grove's violent crime rate is 154.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 823.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Prairie Grove?

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

Is Prairie Grove, IL a good place to live?

Prairie Grove, IL has a population of 1,967, a median household income of $130,938, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Grove?

Prairie Grove averages 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Prairie Grove?

The population of Prairie Grove, Illinois is 1,967 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Prairie Grove: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $425,200, median household income $130,938, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prairie Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.