Prairie TownshipIL
A town of 569.
Is Prairie Township a good place to live?
Prairie Township’s median age is 60.4 years, where Illinois’ towns sit at 40.7 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Prairie Township. Prairie Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
569 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Prairie Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Prairie Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Prairie Township.
Prairie Township stands out in Illinois and nationally: a smaller share of its residents live below the poverty line
1.7% of Prairie Township residents live below the poverty line, below both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The median household income in Prairie Township is $57,000. Most working residents leave Prairie Township for work: only 1% work in town.
| Prairie Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Prairie Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 2005, 15 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Prairie Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Prairie Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Prairie Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Prairie Township’s July high is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Prairie Township is
Prairie Township beats the Illinois average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 38% of adults have high blood pressure in Prairie Township.
| Prairie Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Prairie Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Prairie Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Prairie Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Prairie Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Prairie Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Prairie Township for work
Where Prairie Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Prairie Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Prairie Township is one of ten townships in Crawford County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 620 and it contained 275 housing units.
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- Area
- 41 sq mi
- Elevation
- 545 ft
Questions about Prairie Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Prairie Township, IL a good place to live?
Prairie Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.