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MS area data

Prairie, MS

Prairie, MS.

Population: 2,140 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,004
1-year appreciation
-4.5%
3-year appreciation
-17.1%
5-year appreciation
-19.6%
10-year appreciation
+4.0%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$188,656
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (21 mi)
Nearest airport
Ball Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-43 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Median annual property tax
$273
Households with broadband internet
40.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,982
Average weekly wage
$853
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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