Prairie County, MT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Prairie County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,190 | 1,116,316 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.7 | 7.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.61% | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.0 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 520 | 452,676 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Prairie County grew by 24.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,251 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Prairie County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Prairie County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,172 | $69,624 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 0.44% | 5.32% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Prairie County is about 35% lower than in Montana.
Housing
| Metric | Prairie County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $200,000 | $242,768 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $827 | $1,031 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 69.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Prairie County is about 20.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $827 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Prairie County spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 90 hours, about 3.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Prairie County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 10.8 | 16.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 21.5 | 32.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 90 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,777 | $4,139 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 31.8% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,091 | 2,162 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 80 | 403 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Montana:
Fallon County (7.4 min), Garfield County (7.8 min), Treasure County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Broadwater County (30.4 min), Granite County (23.4 min), Stillwater County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Prairie County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Montana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Prairie County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Prairie County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.4), Missoula County (0.3), Lewis and Clark County (0.3).
Lowest:
Liberty County (0.2), Toole County (0.2), Wheatland County (0.2).
Health
Prairie County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Prairie County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Montana:
Gallatin County (0.8), Missoula County (0.8), Granite County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glacier County (0.7), Big Horn County (0.8), Roosevelt County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prairie County, Montana.
What is the population of Prairie County, Montana?
The population of Prairie County, Montana is 1,190, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Prairie County, Montana?
The population density of Prairie County, Montana is 0.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Prairie County, Montana?
The median household income in Prairie County, Montana is $45,172, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Prairie County, Montana?
The median home price in Prairie County, Montana is $200,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie County, Montana?
The unemployment rate in Prairie County, Montana is 1.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.