Erin PrairieWI
A town of 668.
Is Erin Prairie a good place to live?
Only 2 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Erin Prairie. The biggest park or preserve is Betterly Waterfowl Production Area, at 478 acres. Erin Prairie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
668 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Erin Prairie: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Erin Prairie, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Erin Prairie.
Erin Prairie has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Erin Prairie for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Erin Prairie has added 23 jobs, to 48 in 2023. Erin Prairie’s average trip to work is 27 minutes, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
| Erin Prairie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Erin Prairie has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Erin Prairie has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Erin Prairie’s July high is 81°F, close to Wisconsin’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, fewer of Erin Prairie’s residents are 65 or older
11% of residents are 65 or older in Erin Prairie. 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin. The median age in Erin Prairie is 35.7 years.
| Erin Prairie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 25% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Erin Prairie | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 21.6% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.6% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.8% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.7% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.6% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.2% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Erin Prairie faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Erin Prairie since 2020.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Erin Prairie is
Erin Prairie beats the Wisconsin average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 21% of Erin Prairie adults binge drink.
| Erin Prairie | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.5% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Erin Prairie | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.5% | 11.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Betterly Waterfowl Production Area | — | 478 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Grand Casino Arena and 30 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Erin Prairie. Close and well known come first.
34 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
40 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
37 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz Field
39 mi LandmarkFort Snelling
34 mi MuseumMinnesota State Capitol
35 mi MuseumJames J. Hill HousePhoto credits
Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnesota State Capitol: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · James J. Hill House: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Everything we know about Erin Prairie
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Erin Prairie; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Erin Prairie residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Erin Prairie for work
Where Erin Prairie’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Erin Prairie
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Erin Prairie is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 673 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Erin Corner and Jewitt are located in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,083 ft
Questions about Erin Prairie
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Erin Prairie, WI a good place to live?
Erin Prairie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.