City

Prairie Home, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Cooper County  ·  Missouri

👥849Population
💰$61,875Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$193,100Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓51.1%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊17.6%Unemployment▲ 260% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.9%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 7.2%Race
White83.9%
Hispanic6.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
17%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads51.1% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment17.6% ▲ 260% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate181 (35.3%)
Some College47 (9.2%)
Associates21 (4.1%)
Bachelors96 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree166 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 4.1%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College9.2%
Associates4.1%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,875 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$193,100 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units340
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About Prairie Home, MO

Prairie Home is a city in Missouri, located in Cooper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 849 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Prairie Home is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,875 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Prairie Home is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prairie Home is well-educated. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.86%).

Prairie Home, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Prairie Home
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65068 849 $61,875 $193,100 $780 17.6% 51.1% 84.6%