Prairie City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,711 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +25.3%
Males: 827  (48.4%)
Females: 884  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

37.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50228.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,886 (it was $42,750 in 2000)
Prairie City:

$78,886
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,800 (it was $19,864 in 2000)

Prairie City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $189,456 (it was $92,300 in 2000)
Prairie City:

$189,456
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $203,872; detached houses: $203,473; townhouses or other attached units: $241,383; mobile homes: $79,866

Median gross rent in 2022: $841.

March 2022 cost of living index in Prairie City: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.3%
(3.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Prairie City, IA (2022)
    • 1,68695.4%White alone
    • 281.6%Two or more races
    • 251.4%Hispanic
    • 120.7%Black alone
    • 10.06%Asian alone

Races in Prairie City detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Prairie City, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Prairie City is 995 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Prairie City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(58.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(178.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(179.4)
5
(296.4)
3
(176.6)
1
(58.3)
1
(58.2)
1
(57.7)
1
(57.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
11
(761.8)
10
(595.2)
19
(1,125)
11
(658.3)
19
(1,136)
14
(829.9)
20
(1,177)
46
(2,682)
6
(349.2)
1
(57.7)
2
(115.2)
2
(116.1)
10
(579.7)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
5
(346.3)
6
(357.1)
16
(947.3)
11
(658.3)
19
(1,136)
14
(829.9)
12
(706.3)
7
(408.2)
6
(349.2)
2
(115.3)
1
(57.6)
2
(116.1)
7
(405.8)
2
(116.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(59.5)
1
(59.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(59.8)
1
(59.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(58.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(58.0)
1
(58.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index67.296.4121.472.4165.7155.3146.0337.050.120.221.917.461.44.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Prairie City, IA

Crime rate in Prairie City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.16
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (21.0%), Irish (11.1%), American (10.8%), Dutch (10.8%), European (10.2%), English (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/7/1874

Elevation: 926 feet

Land area: 1.15 square miles.

Population density: 1,482 people per square mile   (low).

Prairie City, Iowa map

14 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,282 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,478 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (19.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (145.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (287.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Colfax, IA (2.3 miles ),
Mitchellville, IA (2.8 miles ),
Runnells, IA (2.9 miles ),
Monroe, IA (2.9 miles ),
Swan, IA (3.1 miles),
Valeria, IA (3.2 miles),
Lambs Grove, IA (3.3 miles ),
Reasnor, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 41.60 N, Longitude: 93.24 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Prairie City, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Prairie City, IA in 2022
Prairie City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $226,700
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $231,200
  • 2015: 6 buildings, average cost: $261,300
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $155,300
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $206,200
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $176,600
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $243,100
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $146,900
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $172,300
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $95,100
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $147,200
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $148,800
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $141,500
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,100
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $153,200
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $180,100
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $171,300
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $137,100
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $102,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Prairie City, IA residents
Average permit cost in Prairie City, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Prairie City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (12.7%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
  • Machinery (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.3%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (16.1%)
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Prairie City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
  • Computer specialists (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)

Average climate in Prairie City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Prairie City, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Prairie City-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 100% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Prairie City city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 tornado 17.1 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Prairie City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 204% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 409.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 357.2 miles away from Prairie City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 357.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 341.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 460.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 224.7 miles away from Prairie City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jasper County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Prairie City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Prairie City:

  • CLEARVIEW MANOR (501 NORTH SHERMAN)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Prairie City:

  • QHC MITCHELLVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MITCHELLVILLE, IA)
  • THE HOMESTEAD LIVING AND LEARNING CENTER (Hospital, about 10 miles away; RUNNELLS, IA)
  • CAREAGE OF NEWTON (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • PROGRESS WEST (Hospital, about 12 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • ULTIMATE NURSING SERVICES OF IOWA INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • NEWTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; NEWTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Prairie City:

  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 21 miles; Ankeny, IA; Full-time enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 22 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa State University (about 37 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 59 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 75 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 75 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 80 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Public elementary/middle schools in Prairie City:

See full list of schools located in Prairie City

Library in Prairie City:

  • PRAIRIE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $33,545; Location: 100 E FIFTH; 9,224 books; 781 audio materials; 13 state licensed databases; 35 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Prairie City: Prairie City (A), Prairie City City Hall (B), Prairie City Public Library (C), Prairie City Ambulance (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Prairie City include: Prairie City Christian Church (A), First Reformed Church (B), Christian Reformed Church (C), Prairie City United Methodist Church (D), Faith Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Westview Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Prairie Lodge Grill and Smoke House (Highway 163), Cardinal Inn Motel & Restaurant (Highway 163).

Birthplace of: Betty De Boef - Politician.

Jasper County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
33 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
40 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Prairie City (2011 data):

  • Great Western Bank: Prairie City Branch at 304 South Commerce Drive, branch established on 1903/04/29. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited

For population 15 years and over in Prairie City:

Marital status in Prairie City, IA
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Prairie City:

  • High school or higher: 97.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Prairie City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Prairie City, IA (based on Jasper County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,91630
Evangelical Protestant5,17329
Catholic2,4312
Other6073
None20,715-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Jasper County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Jasper County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
This county:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Jasper County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jasper County:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Jasper County:

30.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jasper County:

14.2%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Prairie City:

58.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

58.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Prairie City:

8.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Prairie City:

7.0
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Prairie City:

34.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

63.5%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Prairie City, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$11,296$67,7763$2,812
Parks and Recreation 1$4,761$57,1320$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,070$60,8400$0
Water Supply 1$4,606$55,2720$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,290$51,4806$1,738
Sewerage 1$6,111$73,3320$0
Financial Administration 1$6,711$80,5320$0
Health 0$0 13$707
Local Libraries 0$0 3$3,387
Totals for Government 8$42,844$64,26625$8,642

Prairie City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $771,000 ($450.61)
    Parks and Recreation: $63,000 ($36.82)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($3.51)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $234,000 ($136.76)
    Water Utilities: $228,000 ($133.26)
    Regular Highways: $206,000 ($120.40)
    Sewerage: $201,000 ($117.48)
    Solid Waste Management: $104,000 ($60.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $94,000 ($54.94)
    Financial Administration: $75,000 ($43.83)
    Central Staff Services: $58,000 ($33.90)
    Libraries: $56,000 ($32.73)
    Health - Other: $56,000 ($32.73)
    General - Other: $40,000 ($23.38)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($9.35)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($8.18)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $14,000 ($8.18)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($3.51)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $125,000 ($73.06)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $1,000 ($0.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Health - Other: $117,000 ($68.38)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($10.52)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($7.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($2.34)
    General Public Building: $1,000 ($0.58)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $493,000 ($288.14)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($4.09)

Prairie City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $443,000 ($258.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $108,000 ($63.12)
    Other: $45,000 ($26.30)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $6,000 ($3.51)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $431,000 ($251.90)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $17,000 ($9.94)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $141,000 ($82.41)
    Fines and Forfeits: $19,000 ($11.10)
    Rents: $9,000 ($5.26)
    Sale of Property: $7,000 ($4.09)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($2.92)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.58)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $307,000 ($179.43)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $209,000 ($122.15)
  • Tax - Property: $577,000 ($337.23)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $155,000 ($90.59)
    Other License: $38,000 ($22.21)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($2.34)

Prairie City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,288,000 ($1921.68)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,075,000 ($1797.19)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $216,000 ($126.24)

Prairie City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,870,000 ($1092.93)

Businesses in Prairie City, IA

  • True Value: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Prairie City:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCOB (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Prairie City:

  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRLS (92.1 FM; KNOXVILLE, IA; Owner: M AND H BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Prairie City:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)

Prairie City fatal accident list:

Dec 29, 2021 07:30 AM, S 76th Ave W, Lat: 41.600986, Lon: -93.198369, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 26, 2004 10:36 AM, Sr-117, N 19th Ave W, Lat: 41.588513, Lon: -93.234055, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 27, 2002 03:40 PM, Sr-163, Lat: 41.597673, Lon: -93.253186, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 2, 1981 03:56 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 51.9mTotal length
  • 32,818Total average daily traffic
  • 4,799Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Prairie City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 101990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Prairie City, IA
Most common first names in Prairie City, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2675.0 years
William2180.8 years
Mary1484.9 years
Helen1289.2 years
James1173.9 years
Henry1177.6 years
Kenneth1068.7 years
Jennie884.8 years
Mildred884.0 years
Harry877.6 years
Most common last names in Prairie City, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wilson1279.0 years
Jennings1280.7 years
Williams1183.0 years
Steenhoek1078.3 years
Roberts882.4 years
Walker873.6 years
Thompson878.1 years
Smith781.0 years
Elrod784.5 years
Stravers784.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Prairie City, IA
  • 91.1%Utility gas
  • 6.3%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Prairie City, IA
  • 53.9%Utility gas
  • 41.2%Electricity
  • 4.9%No fuel used


Prairie City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 4 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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  • Mark D. Mcclellan (2)
  • William A. Johnson (1)
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