Below Average CostVery SafeLong Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist
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Long Prairie is a small town of 3,661 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,313
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Long Prairie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Long Prairie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Long Prairie 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: 92.7
Long Prairie's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Long Prairie costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Long Prairie, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$819
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Long Prairie's violent crime rate is 241.8 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
241.8 /100k
Property Crime
806.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Long Prairie is served primarily by Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Long Prairie, MN
National Avg
School District
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Long Prairie sees average highs of 17.9°F in January
and 78.7°F in July,
with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 54.0 inches of snow per year.
Long Prairie's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Long Prairie roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,200 and median rent is $819/month.
Long Prairie's violent crime rate is 241.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 806.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Long Prairie are operated by Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Long Prairie, MN has a population of 3,661, a median household income of $60,313, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Long Prairie averages 17.9°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches
with about 54.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Long Prairie, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56347.
The population of Long Prairie, Minnesota is 3,661 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Long Prairie: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $117,200, median household income $60,313, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Long Prairie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
