Prairie City

Surrounded by Iowa’s tallgrass prairie and located near the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Prairie City is a peaceful community filled with people who are warm, welcoming, and proud to call this place home. Within Prairie City’s 1.2 square miles, the city’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation Department operate and maintain four public parks plus numerous ball diamonds and courts, including two regulation tennis courts that are lighted for nighttime use. Conveniently located on Iowa Highway 163 and positioned closely to Interstate 80, Prairie City is just 20 miles from the bustle of larger communities including Des Moines Newton, Knoxville, and Pella.

Economic Development

Prairie City offers a variety of financial tools to support local businesses such as a Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program, Voluntary Demolition Program, Tax Abatement and Exemption, and Tax Increment Financing. Click here to learn more about these programs.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Prairie City1,3891,6831,7071,708

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4165145146
5-9160142147
10-14126156150
15-1990128124
20-24618887
25-291369087
30-341207064
35-39128144150
40-44103118120
45-49119108114
50-541108780
55-598210086
60-64779987
65-69627380
70-74386570
75-79434856
80-84342130
85+302530
18+1,1631,1871,186
Median Age343637

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Prairie City2023
Total1,707.00
White Alone94.38
Black Alone0.53
American Indian Alone0.00
Asian Alone0.76
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.53
Two or More Races3.81
Hispanic Origin3.69
Diversity Index17.10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Prairie City2023 - 2028
Population0.01%
Households0.06%
Families0.00%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households557634656658
Housing Units573681688688
Owner Occupied Units478481
Renter Occupied Units178177
Vacant Units3230

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Prairie City20232028
Median Home Value$171,769$175,355
Average Home Value$213,389$226,663
<$50,00011
$50,000 - $99,9994844
$100,000 - $149,999126124
$150,000 - $199,999147141
$200,000 - $249,9996867
$250,000 - $299,9994552
$300,000 - $399,9991314
$400,000 - $499,99945
$500,000 - $749,99911
$1,000,000 +11

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later5
2000-200994
1990-199954
1980-198925
1970-1979119
1960-196989
1950-195990
1940-194920
1939 or Before245

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Prairie City20232028
Median Household$77,706$87,745
Average Household$106,429$120,653
Per Capita$40,901$46,481

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Prairie City2023
<$15,00025
$15,000 - $24,99941
$25,000 - $34,99924
$35,000 - $49,99959
$50,000 - $74,999167
$75,000 - $99,99986
$100,000 - $149,999149
$150,000 - $199,99952
$200,000+53

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+975
In-County Residents357
Out-of-County Residents618
Drive Alone681
Carpooled84
Public Transport0
Work at Home145
Less than 5 minutes48
5-9 minutes105
10-14 minutes46
15-19 minutes27
20-24 minutes83
25-29 minutes73
30-34 minutes164
35-39 minutes68
40-44 minutes71
45-59 minutes129
60-89 minutes11
90+ minutes4
Average Travel Time27

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees382
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction34
Manufacturing6
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade45
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip0
Food & Beverage Stores17
Health/Pers Care Stores20
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music0
General Merchandise Str7
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse34
Information1
  
Finance & Insurance8
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn5
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other3
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing4
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv6
Legal Services2
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services170
HealthCare/Social Assist9
Arts/Entertainment/Rec0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs25
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places25
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin29
Auto Repair/Maintenance7
Public Administration Emp11

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Prairie City2023
Some High School14
Graduated High School300
Associates Degree148
Bachelor's Degree241
Graduate Degree35

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses42
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus3
Manufacturing Bus2
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus5
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus0
Food & Beverage Stores Bus2
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus0
General Merchandise Str Bus1
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus4
Information Bus1
  
Finance & Insurance Bus3
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus1
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus2
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus1
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus2
Legal Services Bus1
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus4
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus2
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus0
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus1
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus1
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus12
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus4
Public Administration Bus2

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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