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About Lake Prairie Township

Lake Prairie is a suburb in the Pella Metro Area and in the Marion County. It has a population of 12,203 and a population density of 176, which is 47% above the national average. It has a median age of 37, which is 2 years below the Pella Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Lake Prairie has a median home value of $297,200, which is 47% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,300 is 45% above the metro average rent and 18% above the national average rent. The average household income in Lake Prairie is $76,607 , which is 16% above the Metro average household income and 15% above the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Lake Prairie is 8. Lake Prairie also has a crime index 39 that is below the national average.


$311,700Median Home Value
$157,300 Pella Metro Area
$1,300Median Rent
$721 Pella Metro Area
3 /10 - 9 /10
School Rating
39
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Lake Prairie Township Zip Code

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Lake Prairie Township's population is made up of 60% married, 29% single, 6% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 71% of the population in Lake Prairie Township.

12,262Population
33,193 Pella Metro Area
174Population Density
  • 52% Male
  • 48% Female
38 Median Age
39 Pella Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Lake Prairie Township is $39,771. The Median Household Income is $82,315 and the Lake Prairie Township Unemployment Rate is 2%.

$39,771Income Per Capita
$33,571 Pella Metro Area
$82,315Median Household Income
$64,136 Pella Metro Area
3% Poverty Rate
7% Pella Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
2% Pella Metro Area
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Amenities in Lake Prairie Township
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$311,700Median Home Value
$157,300 Pella Metro Area
$1,300Median Rent
$721 Pella Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Pella Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
29%
Home Owners
71%
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3 /10 - 9 /10
School Rating
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Top Schools in Lake Prairie Township

Pella Community School District
8
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801 East 13th Street, Pella, IA, 50219
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4-6
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Pella Community School District
7
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1111 Main Street, Pella, IA, 50219
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PK, K-3
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Pella Community School District
6
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950 East University Street, Pella, IA, 50219
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PK, K-3
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Oskaloosa Community School District
4
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1801 Orchard Avenue, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577
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K-5
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Knoxville Community School District
4
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407 West Larson Street, Knoxville, IA, 50138
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3-5
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Commute To
Des Moines International Airport
1 hr 3 mins
Des Moines, IA
59 mins
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Smry
1 hr 9 mins
University Co Park
33 mins
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Lake Prairie Township crime index is 39 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Lake Prairie Township.

39
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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