Prairie township, Ohio
Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,899. The land area covers 18.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 16,899 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,506 | ±454 | 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 | 7,024 | ±479 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,506 | ±454 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 518 | ±199 |
| Median Home Value | $214,700 | ±$9,717 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,082 | ±$86 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,793 | ±$11,328 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,147 | ±$3,480 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,429 | ±478 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,971 | ±636 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±2.1% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 17,028 (2024)
ID: 211817
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
23 MAPLE DR, COLUMBUS OH 43228-1110
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GUS Population: 1,356,303 (2024)
ID: 172250
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SR POLICY ANALYST
373 S HIGH ST, FL 26, COLUMBUS OH 43215-6314
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Powell, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Hilliard, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Galloway, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dublin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Westerville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Columbus, OH |
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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Academia Medical Institute
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College Vocational | 5.1 mi away | 3445 South Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43204-0000 |
6142794900
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WESTLAND AREA BRANCH
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 4740 W. BROAD ST., COLUMBUS, OH, 43228 |
(614) 878-1301
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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College | 8.8 mi away | 127 So. Davis Ave, Columbus, OH, 43222-1504 |
6142345800
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HURT/BATTELLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 270 LILLY CHAPEL RD., WEST JEFFERSON, OH, 43162 |
(614) 879-8448
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
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College | 10.4 mi away | 15 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43201 |
6142926446
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HILLTOP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 511 S. HAGUE AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43204 |
(614) 645-2275
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Franklin University
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College | 10.5 mi away | 201 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215-5399 |
6147974700
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GROVE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 3959 BROADWAY, GROVE CITY, OH, 43123 |
(614) 875-6716
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Columbus College of Art & Design
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College | 10.6 mi away | 60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH, 43215 |
6142243295
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MILLER PARK BRANCH
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 1901 ARLINGTON AVE., UPPER ARLINGTON, OH, 43212 |
(614) 488-5710
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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 COLUMBUS WCMH, OH US, located 10.3 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 | 36.5° | 20.9° | 28.7° | 3.09" | — |
| February | 40.3° | 22.6° | 31.4° | 2.63" | — |
| March | 50.6° | 31.0° | 40.8° | 3.88" | — |
| April | 64.2° | 40.8° | 52.5° | 4.04" | — |
| May | 74.1° | 51.4° | 62.8° | 4.78" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 61.1° | 71.5° | 4.70" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 64.6° | 74.8° | 4.28" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 62.5° | 73.3° | 3.84" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 54.6° | 66.4° | 3.78" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 43.4° | 54.6° | 3.19" | — |
| November | 52.3° | 32.9° | 42.6° | 3.04" | — |
| December | 40.9° | 26.8° | 33.9° | 3.41" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Darby CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Lincoln Village CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Darbydale CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Urbancrest village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Valleyview village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Hilliard city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3904964570. • 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.