Prairie Home, Missouri facts for kids
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Prairie Home, Missouri
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Location of Prairie Home, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cooper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 262 |
| • Density | 675.26/sq mi (260.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65068
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-59726 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396267 |
Prairie Home is a small city located in Cooper County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 262 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, scenic setting.
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History of Prairie Home
How the Town Started
The town of Prairie Home began in 1874. It was built around a school called the Prairie Home Institute. This school had been there for some time before the town was officially created.
Meaning of the Name
The name "Prairie Home" describes the area perfectly. It refers to the beautiful natural setting of the town. It sits on a wide, open grassland, which is called a prairie.
Geography of Prairie Home
Where is Prairie Home Located?
Prairie Home is found where two roads meet: Missouri Route 87 and routes J and EE. It is about 1.5 miles west of the border between Cooper County and Moniteau County. The city is also about 13 miles southeast of Boonville.
Natural Areas Nearby
Just two miles south of Prairie Home, you can find the Prairie Home Conservation Area. This area is along a stream called Schaaf Creek. It is a place where nature is protected.
Size of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, Prairie Home covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (1.00 square kilometer). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Prairie Home has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1880 | 43 | — | |
| 1900 | 196 | — | |
| 1910 | 184 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 192 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 151 | −21.4% | |
| 1940 | 251 | 66.2% | |
| 1950 | 208 | −17.1% | |
| 1960 | 213 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 231 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 279 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 215 | −22.9% | |
| 2000 | 220 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 280 | 27.3% | |
| 2020 | 262 | −6.4% | |
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Life in Prairie Home in 2010
In 2010, there were 280 people living in Prairie Home. These people lived in 121 different homes. About 85 of these homes were families. The city had about 718 people per square mile.
Many homes (31.4%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (55.4%) were married couples living together. About 27.3% of all homes were made up of people living alone. Also, 18.2% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in the city was about 42.7 years old. About 22.1% of residents were under 18. About 25.4% of residents were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
Notable People from Prairie Home
- A.M. Carpenter – A talented artist and art teacher.
- Marion Hedgepeth – A person known as a thief and outlaw from the past.
See also
In Spanish: Prairie Home (Misuri) para niños
