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County population in July 2009: 1,108 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 417
Renter-occupied apartments: 120
% of renters here:

22%
State:

13%

Land area: 1737 sq. mi.
Water area: 6.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 1 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Prairie County: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (36.0%), Educational,health and social services (22.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 52%
  • Government: 23%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 24%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Prairie County races chart

Races in Prairie County, Montana:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (98.6%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (0.8%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (0.6%)

Median resident age:  48.9 years
Montana median age:  37.5 years

Males: 619  (51.6%)
Females: 580  (48.4%)

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Average household size:
Prairie County:

2.2 people
Montana:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $32,616 ($25,451 in 1999)
This county:

$32616
Montana:

$42322

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $299 (lower quartile is $214, upper quartile is $404)
This county:

$299
State:

$533

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $75,914 (it was $39,400 in 2000)
Prairie County:

$75,914
Montana:

$176,300
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $53,321 - $128,818

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $158,582
Here:

$158,582
State:

$250,674

Mobile homes: $63,642
Here:

$63,642
State:

$51,663
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,048
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $214

Institutionalized population: 19

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 1
  • Thefts: 2
  • Auto thefts: 1

Prairie County, MT map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $107,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2009: 0 buildings



2004 Presidential Election results in Prairie County Montana:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 74.2%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 24.6%


2008 Presidential Election results in Prairie County Montana:

McCain (Republican): 69.8%
Obama (Democratic): 29.3%
Detailed 2008 Election Results



Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $805 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $683 (1.1%)


Prairie County household income distribution in 2009 Prairie County home values distribution


Prairie County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.9%
(13.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

17.2%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

7.9%
Whole state:

5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Prairie County is $424 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $678 a month.

Cities in this county include: Terry, Fallon.

Prairie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Prairie County: Prairie Drive-In Theater (A), Prairie County Fairgrounds (B), Powder River Depot Fishing Access Site (C), Combs Ranch (D), Devlin Ranch (E), Blatchford (F), Terry Scenic View (G), Mildred (H), Fallon Bridge Fishing Access Site (I), Evertz Ranch (J), Lacomb Siding (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Prairie County include: Mildred Community Church (A), Watkins Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Fallon Cemetery (1), Prairie County Cemetery (2), Watkins Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Little Garrison Reservoir (A), Silvertip Reservoir (B), South Fork Reservoir (C), McClure Reservoir (D), Homestead Reservoir (E), Horse Reservoir (F), Papps Reservoir (G), Innes Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Hatchet Creek (A), Coal Mine Creek (B), Gaub Creek (C), Fox Creek (D), Flat Creek (E), Slinker Creek (F), Cottonwood Creek (G), South Fork Timber Creek (H), Dunwoodie Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Prairie County: Powder River Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Custer County , Dawson County , Fallon County , Garfield County , McCone County , Wibaux County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

7.0%
Montana:

8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 25
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 78.8%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%

Number of foreign born residents: 14 (100% naturalized citizens)

Prairie County:

1.2%
Whole state:

1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 0
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 4
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 10

Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.6 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 83.7%

Prairie County marital status for males
Prairie County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 568
  • One, attached: 2
  • Two: 3
  • 3 or 4: 6
  • 5 to 9: 11
  • 10 to 19: 11
  • 20 or more: 13
  • Mobile homes: 102
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2

Housing units in Prairie County with a mortgage: 75 (4 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 194

Here:

27.9% with mortgage
State:

64.4% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 74.15%
Here74.1%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 889
Total congregations: 6

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name The Wesleyan ChurchCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchOther
Adherents312 (35.1%)254 (28.6%)119 (13.4%)71 (8.0%)133 (15.0%)
Congregations1 (16.7%)1 (16.7%)1 (16.7%)1 (16.7%)2 (33.3%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Prairie County - Terry, Fallon

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

9.59 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.



Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
This county:

9.59 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Prairie County:

19.18 / 10,000 pop.
Montana:

10.38 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Montana:

7.2%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.7%
Montana:

23.1%



Agriculture in Prairie County:

Average size of farms: 3825 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $114,498
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $114.67
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 70.70%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $103,560
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 7.65%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 27.96%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $117,827
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 69.14%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 5.53
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.03%
Corn for grain: 543 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 16821 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Prairie County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Montana state average. It is 5.3 times below overall U.S. average.

Earthquake activity:

Prairie County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Montana state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/23/1991 at 20:32:27, a magnitude 3.6 (3.3 ML, 3.6 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from the county center
On 11/3/1999 at 13:28:52, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 95.2 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: local magnitude (ML)

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (50%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Utilities (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (40%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (17%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Germany (21%)
  • Russia (21%)
  • Romania (14%)
  • Japan (14%)
  • Iran (14%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Prairie County (%):



  • German (44%)
  • Irish (12%)
  • Norwegian (12%)
  • English (7%)
  • Scotch-Irish (3%)
  • United States or American (3%)
  • Polish (2%)


Prairie County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 293 (51%)
  • Carpooled: 41 (7%)
  • Ferryboat: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 8 (1%)
  • Walked: 171 (30%)
  • Other means: 5 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 49 (9%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


19 people in nursing homes
5 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $36,651.

5.82% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,269 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.82%
Montana average:

8.25%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.58% relocated from other counties in Montana ($11,231 average AGI)
2.24% relocated from other states ($15,038 average AGI)
Prairie County:

2.24%
Montana average:

4.64%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries



7.06% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,094 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.06%
Montana average:

7.69%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties in Montana.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.9
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 6.7

Births per 1000 population in Prairie County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 15.5

Deaths per 1000 population in Prairie County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 15.4
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 0.0

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Prairie County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 295 (269 aged, 26 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 723.980
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 2352.940

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,174
  • In family households: 975 (313 male householders, 41 female householders)
    338 spouses, 265 children (249 natural, 14 adopted, 2 stepchildren), 2 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 2 parents, 0 other relatives, 14 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 199 (96 male householders (89 living alone)), 87 female householders (78 living alone)), 16 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 25 (19 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 207 2-persons, 61 3-persons, 55 4-persons, 23 5-persons, 8 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 167 1-person, 14 2-persons, 2 3-persons.

96.8% of residents of Prairie County speak English at home.
3.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (77% speak English very well, 23% speak English well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $12,492,000 ($10891 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $186,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $3,977,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $2,080,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,587,000
Federal grants: $2,178,000
Federal procurement contracts: $225,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $443,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $195,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $605,000
Federal Government insurance: $3,796,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 53
Here:

48 per 1000 residents
State:

62 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 115
Here:

104 per 1000 residents
State:

47 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: -1
Here:  -1 per 1000 residents
State:  +2 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -29
Here:  -26 per 1000 residents
State:  +20 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Prairie County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.00 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.1
State:

6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.6
State:

4.1

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 4
  • 2000 to 2004: 30
  • 1990 to 1999: 24
  • 1980 to 1989: 60
  • 1970 to 1979: 94
  • 1960 to 1969: 51
  • 1950 to 1959: 93
  • 1940 to 1949: 140
  • 1939 or earlier: 223
Rooms in houses/apartments in Prairie County, Montana
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 2
  • 3 rooms: 4
  • 4 rooms: 57
  • 5 rooms: 107
  • 6 rooms: 67
  • 7 rooms: 39
  • 8 rooms: 75
  • 9+ rooms: 66
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 19
  • 3 rooms: 0
  • 4 rooms: 17
  • 5 rooms: 19
  • 6 rooms: 22
  • 7 rooms: 9
  • 8 rooms: 17
  • 9+ rooms: 15
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Prairie County, Montana
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 12
  • 2 bedrooms: 117
  • 3 bedrooms: 164
  • 4 bedrooms: 102
  • 5+ bedrooms: 22
  • no bedroom: 4
  • 1 bedroom: 19
  • 2 bedrooms: 34
  • 3 bedrooms: 32
  • 4 bedrooms: 26
  • 5+ bedrooms: 5
Cars and other vehicles available in Prairie County, Montana in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 13
  • 1 vehicle: 95
  • 2 vehicles: 157
  • 3 vehicles: 85
  • 4 vehicles: 37
  • 5+ vehicles: 30
  • no vehicle: 8
  • 1 vehicle: 43
  • 2 vehicles: 34
  • 3 vehicles: 13
  • 4 vehicles: 11
  • 5+ vehicles: 11

67% of Prairie County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 40% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 47% lived in Montana.

Prairie County:

67.5%
State average:

54.0%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 742
  • Northeast: 29
  • Midwest: 244
  • South: 39
  • West: 131

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 5%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 8%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Prairie County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (53.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31.2%)
  • Wood (5.5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5.0%)
  • Electricity (3.8%)
  • Coal or coke (0.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (40.0%)
  • Utility gas (34.2%)
  • Electricity (12.5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (8.3%)
  • Coal or coke (3.3%)
  • Wood (1.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 5
Here:

5.6%
Montana:

7.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:

0.0%
Montana:

6.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:

0.0%
Montana:

11.5%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Prairie County government finances in 2006:

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $165,000
  • Charges - All Other: $131,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $15,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $9,000
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000
  • Construction - General - Other: $94,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $260,000
    Health - Other: $217,000
    General - Other: $199,000
    Police Protection: $180,000
    Central Staff Services: $88,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $87,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $73,000
    Financial Administration: $68,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $51,000
    General Public Buildings: $50,000
    Libraries: $32,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities, NEC: $22,000
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000
    Housing and Community Development: $3,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $122,000
    Public Welfare: $50,000
    Health and Hospitals: $32,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $146,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $65,000
    Interest Earnings: $60,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $53,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $61,000
    Health - Other: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,482,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $20,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $323,000
    All Other: $45,000
    Highways: $44,000
    Health and Hospitals: $40,000
  • Tax - Property: $861,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $720,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 13
  • Number of aged recipients: 0
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 0
  • Number of recipients under 18: 0
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 0
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 0
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 0
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 7


Prairie County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
Count Vehicles DUI Fatalities Persons

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Prairie County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)




Most common first names in Prairie County, MT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1477.6 years
Mary1384.5 years
George1082.4 years
Fred1084.8 years
Robert970.1 years
Anna983.9 years
Charles782.7 years
Arthur775.4 years
William678.5 years
Mildred682.0 years
Most common last names in Prairie County, MT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Morast974.9 years
Strobel783.0 years
Dolatta777.9 years
Bennett681.8 years
Johnson672.5 years
Sackman687.2 years
Roos676.5 years
Kuehn673.0 years
Tusler676.0 years
Meidinger582.6 years

Prairie County on our top lists:

  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"
  • #86 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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