Living in Prairie Creek, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie Creek has 198 residents with a median age of 39.1. .
Prairie Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prairie Creek at a glance
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 39.1State: 38.1
- Homeowners
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Prairie Creek a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 84.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Housing in Prairie Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 49.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.8%
- Vacant
- 41.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 3.14
41.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Prairie Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Prairie Creek demographics
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 36.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 24.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie Creek ›
Education in Prairie Creek
0% of adults 25 and older in Prairie Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie Creek
- Unemployment rate
- —State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Prairie Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Creek | 198 | — | — | — |
| Farmersburg | 1,166 | $53,750 | $78,000 | $865 |
| Shelburn | 1,264 | $46,458 | $73,700 | $756 |
| West Union | 140 | $109,688 | — | — |
| Hymera | 937 | $47,102 | $90,500 | $873 |
| Toad Hop | 257 | $90,938 | $93,800 | — |
| Sullivan | 4,252 | $46,551 | $128,100 | $859 |
| Riley | 441 | $77,083 | $108,800 | $864 |
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | $53,676 | $74,100 | $819 |
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Is Prairie Creek, IN a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 84.3%.
What is the median age in Prairie Creek?
The median age in Prairie Creek is 39.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How educated is Prairie Creek?
0% of adults in Prairie Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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