Prairie City 71 Excellent
Prairie City Livability #286 ranked city in Iowa#5,858 ranked city in the USARanks better than 80% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Prairie City

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Prairie City transportation information

      Statistic Prairie City Iowa National
      Average one way commute25min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.4%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.6%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.6%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home8.7%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Prairie City, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).