Prairietown, Illinois facts for kids
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Prairietown, Illinois
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 Prairietown, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Prairietown, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Omphghent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 813.83/sq mi (314.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 416182 |
Prairietown is a small place in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government counts for population statistics.
In 2020, Prairietown had 153 people living there. It is part of the Metro East area, which is near the big city of St. Louis.
Where is Prairietown Located?
Prairietown is in the northern part of Madison County. It is about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of a town called Staunton. It's also about 17 miles (27 km) east-northeast of Alton. If you travel northeast for about 33 miles (53 km), you will reach St. Louis.
Land and Water Around Prairietown
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Prairietown covers an area of about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Water from Prairietown flows in two main directions. To the west, it drains into Joulters Creek. To the east, it drains into Sherry Creek. Both of these creeks flow south and eventually join Cahokia Creek. Cahokia Creek then flows southwest until it reaches the mighty Mississippi River.
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| 2020 | 153 | — | |
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