Prairie township, Missouri
Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,635. The land area covers 85.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,635 | ±520 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 52.7 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,505 | ±215 | 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 | 1,643 | ±213 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,505 | ±215 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 138 | ±78 |
| Median Home Value | $222,800 | ±$42,520 |
| Median Gross Rent | $863 | ±$176 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,250 | ±$15,280 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,981 | ±$4,944 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | ±8.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 491 | ±313 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,524 | ±290 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±9.9% |
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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GUS Population: 107,256 (2024)
ID: 107556
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FRANKLIN COUNTY AUDITOR
400 E LOCUST ST, RM 201, UNION MO 63084-1863
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | UNION, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEAUFORT, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOUSE SPRINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | UNION, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | VILLA RIDGE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Union, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | PACIFIC, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ST CLAIR, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | ST CLAIR, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HILLSBORO, MO |
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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East Central College
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College | 12.8 mi away | 1964 Prairie Dell Rd, Union, MO, 63084 |
6365846500
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ST. CLAIR BRANCH
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 515 E SPRINGFIELD RD, ST. CLAIR, MO, 63077 |
(636) 629-2546
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Jefferson College
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College | 16.5 mi away | 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO, 63050-2440 |
6367973000
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CEDAR HILL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 6780 MALL DR, CEDAR HILL, MO, 63016 |
(636) 551-1020
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Four Rivers Career Center
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College Vocational | 21.0 mi away | 1978 Image Drive, Washington, MO, 63090-4235 |
63623121002934
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UNION BRANCH
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 251 UNION PLAZA DR, UNION, MO, 63084 |
(636) 583-3224
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Evolve Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 21.1 mi away | 2 Wainwright St -100, Washing, MO, 63090 |
6362315913
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PACIFIC BRANCH
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 111 LAMAR PARKWAY, PACIFIC, MO, 63069 |
(636) 257-2712
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SULLIVAN BRANCH
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 525 CUMBERLAND WAY, SULLIVAN, MO, 63080 |
(573) 342-6505
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DE SOTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 712 S MAIN ST, DE SOTO, MO, 63020 |
(636) 586-3858
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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 UNION, MO US, located 14.3 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 | 43.0° | 22.9° | 33.0° | 2.72" | 4.7" |
| February | 48.3° | 26.1° | 37.2° | 2.45" | 4.1" |
| March | 59.1° | 35.3° | 47.2° | 3.87" | 1.8" |
| April | 70.4° | 45.0° | 57.7° | 4.99" | 0.2" |
| May | 78.1° | 54.8° | 66.5° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.2° | 63.3° | 74.7° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.6° | 67.4° | 79.0° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.4° | 65.8° | 77.6° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.7° | 57.0° | 69.3° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.2° | 45.6° | 57.9° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.3° | 35.0° | 46.1° | 3.66" | 0.7" |
| December | 46.1° | 27.2° | 36.7° | 2.66" | 2.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Lake St. Clair CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| St. Clair city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Miramiguoa Park village | Village | 11.4 mi | — |
| Cedar Hill Lakes village | Village | 12.0 mi | — |
| Charmwood town | Town | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2907159528. • 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.