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Living in Prairie Ridge

Prairie Ridge is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Prairie Ridge numbered 12,288 residents at the end of 2020. Prairie Ridge had an unemployment rate of 5.85% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 785 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 69% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 61% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Prairie Ridge?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Prairie Ridge yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,695 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 785 people of 12,288 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Prairie Ridge is 5.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Prairie Ridge 5.9%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,804 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.85 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Prairie Ridge. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Prairie Ridge. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Prairie Ridge's nearest major airport was 35 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km35 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataTIW3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Prairie Ridge. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Prairie Ridge.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 7.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from 4.3°C in January to 17.8°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 155.4 mm in January and 23.4 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Prairie Ridge average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND25°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Prairie Ridge average monthly precipitation, mm04590135180155110122997558232345104179152JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Prairie Ridge annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Prairie Ridge is 7.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8Prairie Ridge 7.4124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.83 · Feb 8.89 · Mar 11.33 · Apr 14.06 · May 17.94 · Jun 20.56 · Jul 24.28 · Aug 24.72 · Sep 20.89 · Oct 15.06 · Nov 10.17 · Dec 7.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.722 · Feb 0.611 · Mar 2.06 · Apr 3.72 · May 6.94 · Jun 9.44 · Jul 11.33 · Aug 11.44 · Sep 9 · Oct 5.39 · Nov 2.28 · Dec 0.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 4.28 · Feb 4.78 · Mar 6.67 · Apr 8.89 · May 12.44 · Jun 15 · Jul 17.78 · Aug 18.06 · Sep 14.94 · Oct 10.22 · Nov 6.22 · Dec 3.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 155.4 · Feb 110 · Mar 121.9 · Apr 99.06 · May 75.44 · Jun 57.91 · Jul 23.37 · Aug 22.86 · Sep 45.21 · Oct 103.6 · Nov 179.3 · Dec 152.1 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M338.8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.37 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 10.9 km². Prairie Ridge had a population density of 1,104.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Prairie Ridge residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.6%Foreign residents 6.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area10.93 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)4Official
Foreign-resident share6.5 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents785 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,105 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population12,288 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20206Official

Is Prairie Ridge a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker32%strong on work, weak on safety · range 21–43%
Skilled employee39%strong on work, weak on safety · range 29–49%
Student40%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 28–52%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Retirement38%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 24–52%
Foreign residents785 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population12,288 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,695 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,804 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.85 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Prairie Ridge when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Ridge?

The unemployment rate is 5.85 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Prairie Ridge?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.42 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Prairie Ridge?

The published population is 12,288 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Prairie Ridge?

785 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Prairie Ridge a good place to live?

Prairie Ridge may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Prairie Ridge, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/prairie-ridge/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Prairie Ridge, United States: rent, salary},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

JSON Markdown
  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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