Prairie Village, Louisville facts for kids

Prairie Village is a neighborhood found in Louisville, Kentucky. It's made up of different housing areas and some farms, all located around where Third Street Road, Valley Station Road, and Stonestreet Road meet.

About Prairie Village Homes

Homes in Prairie Village have a wide range of values, typically from about $125,000 to $300,000. The average yearly income for families living here is around $78,255. Some homes are quite old and historic, while others are newer, built in the last 30 years. You'll find different parts of the area known by names like Prairie Hills, Prairie Village Estates, and the Original Prairie Village.

Healthcare in the Community

Prairie Village is home to Jewish and Saint Mary's Hospital Southwest. This is a hospital that helps people in the area with their health needs. It has doctors' offices and places for lab tests. The hospital also has an emergency room that serves people from Southwest Jefferson County and nearby areas like Bullitt County and Hardin County.

Learning and Schools

There are two public schools close to Prairie Village: Stonestreet Elementary and Stuart Middle School. Stuart Middle School is actually the biggest middle school in Jefferson County and even in the whole state of Kentucky! For high school, students in the area can go to Doss, PRP, or Valley High Schools.

The Southwest campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College is also nearby. This college offers different programs, including nursing, which uses the hospital next door for hands-on learning.

Places of Worship

Several churches are located near Prairie Village. Some of these include the Community of Christ, Life Church Louisville and The Louisville Dream Center, and Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church. Valley View Church, which is a very large church, is on Old Third Street Road. The Valley Station Campus of Highview Baptist Church, another large church with multiple locations, is also just outside the Prairie Village area.

Youth Baseball and Softball

Prairie Village is well-known for its large Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken baseball and softball program. Prairie Village Baseball has been a part of the neighborhood for over 40 years, with its fields located behind Stonestreet Elementary School. Some players from this program have even gone on to play for PRP High School's team, which has won state baseball championships. The program offers T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball for both boys and girls.