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Prairie du Rocher, Illinois

Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois, in Randolph county, is 39 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 613.

The People and Families of Prairie du Rocher

In Prairie Du Rocher, about 58% of adults are married. Prairie Du Rocher is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

The government tells us that the village features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prairie Du Rocher had a median family income of $44,659.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Prairie du Rocher Housing

In Prairie Du Rocher, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the village.

Commuting

In Prairie Du Rocher, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Prairie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Prairie Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Prairie Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Prairie du Rocher, IL

Comparing Prairie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income74
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes69
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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