Prairie Heights, Washington
Quick Statistics
Prairie Heights is a community in Pierce County, Washington, home to about 4,998 people spread across 3.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $52,852 a year, and a typical home is worth about $500,200. About 25.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 13 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Prairie Heights ranks number 196 of 628 in population, number 87 in median household income, number 236 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Prairie Heights typically top out near 76°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 6 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | South Prairie, WA | 1.1 mi. | 309 |
| 2. | Prairie Ridge, WA | 1.5 mi. | 12,074 |
| 3. | Crocker, WA | 4.1 mi. | 1,254 |
| 4. | Buckley, WA | 4.3 mi. | 5,371 |
| 5. | Bonney Lake, WA | 4.3 mi. | 22,090 |
| 6. | Wilkeson, WA | 4.3 mi. | 552 |
| 7. | Carbonado, WA | 5.4 mi. | 704 |
| 8. | Alderton, WA | 5.6 mi. | 2,706 |
What is the population of Prairie Heights, Washington?
Prairie Heights has a population of about 4,998 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Prairie Heights, Washington in?
Prairie Heights is located in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Prairie Heights, Washington?
The median home value in Prairie Heights is about $500,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Prairie Heights, Washington?
The median personal income in Prairie Heights is about $52,852 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Prairie Heights, Washington?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded in Pierce County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Prairie Heights, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 76 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 6 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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