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Prairie City, IL

Population
392
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
669 ft
Median Home Value
$91,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$717/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,694
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityMacomb, Illinois16 miles away · 14,530 residents.

About Prairie City

Prairie City is a village in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 407 residents. Prairie City is located in the northeast corner of McDonough County. Prairie City is bordered to the north by Warren County. Students attend Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School, Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School, and Bushnell-Prairie City High School which are all located in Bushnell. The short version is that Prairie City carries an earlier story into the places people know and use now. That is the local read on Prairie City: its past remains attached to the places people use now. Prairie City is home to Decker Press.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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