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Pretty Prairie, KS


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Pretty Prairie, Kansas

Pretty Prairie, Kansas, in Reno county, is 37 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. About 615 people people live in Pretty Prairie.

The People and Families of Pretty Prairie

In Pretty Prairie, about 70% of adults are married. Homes in Pretty Prairie tend to contain married couples.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Pretty Prairie nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pretty Prairie had a median family income of $40,000. Pretty Prairie does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Pretty Prairie than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Pretty Prairie Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Pretty Prairie, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Pretty Prairie, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Pretty Prairie College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pretty Prairie, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times31
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built22
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