Prairie township, Indiana
Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie township is a geographic entity located in LaPorte County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 214. The land area covers 24.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 214 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 193 | ±207 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 193 | ±207 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 193 | ±207 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $141,600 | ±$16,305 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,614 | ±$856 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,887 | ±$14,934 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.3% | ±37.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 126 | ±193 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±6.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 201 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.9% | ±30.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CIVIL TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 215 (2024)
ID: 163986
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
5554 W 1800 S, LA CROSSE IN 46348-9765
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GUS Population: 111,348 (2024)
ID: 163441
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
555 MICHIGAN AVE, STE 202, LAPORTE IN 46350-3372
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LaPorte, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Kingsford Heights, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Knox, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Knox, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Knox, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II
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College Vocational | 9.4 mi away | 320 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN, 46534 |
5747725500
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HANNA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 108 EAST WEST STREET, HANNA, IN, 46340 |
(219) 797-4735
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Valparaiso University
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College | 15.7 mi away | US Highway 30 and Sturdy Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 |
2194645000
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LA CROSSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 307 E MAIN STREET, LA CROSSE, IN, 46348 |
(219) 754-2606
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College of Court Reporting Inc
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College | 17.0 mi away | 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 |
2195311459
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NORTH JUDSON-WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 208 KELLER AVENUE, NORTH JUDSON, IN, 46366 |
(574) 896-2841
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Marian University-Ancilla
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College | 17.6 mi away | 20097 9B Road, Plymouth, IN, 46563-9475 |
8662624552
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WANATAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 114 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WANATAH, IN, 46390 |
(219) 733-9303
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STARKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 152 WEST CULVER ROAD, KNOX, IN, 46534 |
(574) 772-7323
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UNION MILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 3727 WEST 800 SOUTH, UNION MILLS, IN, 46382 |
(219) 767-2604
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KNOX WWTP, IN US, located 8.5 miles from Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9° | 15.8° | 23.8° | 2.73" | 9.7" |
| February | 35.4° | 18.2° | 26.8° | 2.44" | 7.5" |
| March | 47.3° | 28.0° | 37.7° | 2.53" | 3.4" |
| April | 60.5° | 37.7° | 49.1° | 3.75" | 0.2" |
| May | 70.9° | 49.1° | 60.0° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.7° | 58.6° | 69.1° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.4° | 61.9° | 72.1° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.8° | 59.9° | 70.4° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.0° | 52.3° | 63.2° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.9° | 41.9° | 52.4° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.6° | 31.5° | 40.0° | 3.17" | 2.0" |
| December | 37.1° | 22.4° | 29.8° | 2.61" | 5.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| La Crosse town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Wanatah town | Town | 8.4 mi | — |
| North Judson town | Town | 8.5 mi | — |
| Knox city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Kingsford Heights town | Town | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1809161596. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.