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Prairie Farm, Wisconsin

Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, in Barron county, is 37 miles NW of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 57 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 508.

The People and Families of Prairie Farm

In Prairie Farm, about 51% of adults are married.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Prairie Farm.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prairie Farm had a median family income of $41,667.

Prairie Farm Housing

In Prairie Farm, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Prairie Farm without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the village.

Commuting

In Prairie Farm, 94% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Prairie Farm; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPrairie Farm Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPrairie Farm Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Prairie Farm Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Prairie Farm, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women74
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use21
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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