Prairie County, Montana
Located in Montana, Prairie County has a population of 1,250 residents and a median age of 57.8 years, making it the #3,173 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.6%. The median home value is $165,700, and the median household income is $51,250, which is 32% below the national median.
Demographics
Prairie County has a population of 1,250, making it the #3,173 most populous county in the US. The median age is 57.8 years, which is 48.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Prairie County is $51,250, ranking #2,704 out of 3,222 counties — 31.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.6% and unemployment stands at 0.9%.
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Housing
The median home value in Prairie County is $165,700 (-41.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $627/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.9%.
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Education
In Prairie County, 26.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 20.1% below the national average, ranking #1,019 out of 3,222 counties.
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22.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.1% of adults in Prairie County smoke , 36.5% are obese , and 21.1% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
18.4% of children in Prairie County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Prairie County is 86.5%. The mean commute time is 20.1 min, which is 27.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Prairie County voted Republican with a margin of 61.7%. The vote was 17.7% Dem / 79.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.4 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Prairie County, Montana
Prairie County, Montana has a total population of 1,250, making it the 3,173rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Prairie County is 57.8 years, which is 48.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Prairie County is $51,250, which ranks #2,704 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9%.
The median home value in Prairie County is $165,700, 41.2% below the national median. Renters in Prairie County pay a median gross rent of $627 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Prairie County, 26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Prairie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.1% of the population, followed by Other (non-Hispanic) (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Prairie County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.