Prairie City, Iowa
Prairie City: City in Jasper County, Iowa
About
Prairie City is a city located in the county of Jasper in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,680 and a population density of 523 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,718 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Prairie City
| Population : | 1,718 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Jasper County |
| Postal code : | 50228 |
| Area : | 3.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 928 feet / 283 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1856 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:55:12 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 535 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 2.21% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Prairie City is located at 41°35'58"N 93°14'7"W (41.5994300, -93.2352100).
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Demographics
The population of Prairie City increased by 2.21% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,680 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,670 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,668 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,672 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,686 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,697 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,710 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,723 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,726 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,718 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Other Places in Prairie City
1 Prairie City City Hall
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People born in Prairie City (2)
People born in Prairie City, including football player Brandon Myers, politician Betty De Boef, .
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Schools in Prairie City
College & universities near Prairie City, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153375 | Grand View University | Des Moines (IA) | 50316 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Prairie City, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Prairie City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie City Post Office | Prairie City (IA) | 50228 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Prairie City , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 876 people.
- Prairie City , Illinois township in McDonough County, Illinois with a population of 344 people.
Other cities in Jasper County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jasper County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 15,127 | City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States |
| Colfax | 2,050 | City in Jasper County, Iowa |
| Monroe | 1,905 | City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States |
| Baxter | 1,132 | Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Sully | 826 | City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States |
| Kellogg | 585 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Lynnville | 393 | City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States |
| Mingo | 309 | Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lambs Grove | 165 | Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Oakland Acres | 161 | City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States |
| Reasnor | 156 | Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Valeria | 58 | Human settlement in Jasper County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Prairie City distances to largest Iowa cities
