Prairie City, IA
1 neighborhoods · 2,688 residents · Iowa
A
83/100
91
Safety Score
90
Affordability
$83K
Median Income
$181K
Median Home Value
Is Prairie City, IA a Good Place to Live?
Prairie City receives an overall livability grade of A (83/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A+ (91/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (90/100) with a median household income of $83,140 and median home values around $181,200.
About 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.8%. 79% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 38.
$863
Median Rent/mo
32.8%
College Educated
3.8%
Unemployment
79%
Owner-Occupied
38
Median Age
2,688
Population
1
Zip Codes
Jasper
County
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Neighborhoods in Prairie City
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50228Jasper Co. | 83 A | 91 | 90 | $83K | $181K | 2,688 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.