In Prairie, Montana, the median home price is $131,533, compared with the Montana median of $468,617; median household income is $51,250; the population is 1,250; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 439.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated July 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Prairie at a glance
Population
1,250
Median Household Income
$51,250
Typical Home Value
$131,533
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
439.8
Avg Commute Time
17.0
About Prairie
Prairie has a population of 1,250. The median home value is $131,533, 72% below the Montana median. Median household income is $51,250 (29% below the Montana median). The most populated towns are Terry South and Terry North.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Prairie
2 towns, by population.
County rankings in Montana
Every county in Montana, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Montana
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Montana
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Montana
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Montana
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Montana
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Montana
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Montana
- 10Best school ratingsMontana School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Montana
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Montana
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Montana
Prairie at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Prairie?
- Prairie has a population of 1,250 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Prairie?
- The median home value in Prairie is $131,533. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Prairie?
- Median household income in Prairie is $51,250 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Prairie in?
- Prairie is in Montana.
- How many towns are in Prairie?
- Prairie contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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