Prairie Village

Prairie Village, Kansas Overview

With a composite score of 59.5/100 and a B+ grade, Prairie Village ranks #7 of 20 cities in Kansas. Its strongest showing is in Safety (92/100), while Livability (30/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Prairie Village

The median household income in Prairie Village is $107,664, 54% above the statewide median of $69,747. Population grew 0.3% recently.

Safety in Prairie Village

Prairie Village’s violent crime rate of 100.3 per 100,000 is well below both the Kansas rate of 360 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1150.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Prairie Village

The median home value is $402,600. Median monthly rent is $1,655. Renters spend 18.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Prairie Village

The adult obesity rate in Prairie Village is 29.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.9%. Residents average 12.1 poor mental health days per month. Kansas ranks #29 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Prairie Village

Prairie Village has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,247. The city has 6 public schools serving 4,696 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Prairie Village

Prairie Village enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.6°F. Summers average 77.7°F. Winters average 38°F. Annual precipitation is 43.9 inches.

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