Prairie Hill, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Prairie Hill, Missouri
Census-Designated Place
Location of Prairie Hill in Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Chariton
Area
• Total	0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
• Land	0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	725 ft (221 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	50
• Density	109.17/sq mi (42.12/km2)
FIPS code	29-59708
GNIS feature ID	2806390

Prairie Hill is a small, quiet place in the eastern part of Chariton County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Where is Prairie Hill Located?

Prairie Hill is found where two roads, Missouri Route W and Missouri Route HH, meet. This spot is about seven miles (or 11 kilometers) north-northeast of a town called Salisbury. Not too far away, about seven miles to the northeast, you'll find the dam for the Thomas Hill Reservoir. This reservoir is in the next county over, Randolph County.

What is the History of Prairie Hill?

Prairie Hill has been around for a long time.

• A post office, which is a place where you can send and receive mail, was opened here in 1869.
• This post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1966.
• The community got its name because it sits on a high piece of land that used to be a wide, open prairie.

How Many People Live in Prairie Hill?

Knowing the demographics of a place means understanding its population.

• According to the 2020 United States Census, which counts everyone living in the country, the population of Prairie Hill was 50 people.
• This number helps us understand how many residents call this small community home.