Prairie, Indiana

Prairie: city in United States of America

About

Prairie is a city located in the county of Posey in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 209. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 207 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Prairie

Population 207 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Indiana (United States)
County Posey County
Latitude & Longitude 37.9214,-87.9820
Altitude 1,184 feet / 361 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:50:15 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -0.97% (2010-2020)
Weather 79℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Prairie is located at 37°55'17"N 87°58'55"W (37.9214300, -87.9819700).

Prairie map

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Weather

79°F
Sunny
7 to 12 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Prairie decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 209 - census
2011 208 -0.48% estimation process
2012 207 -0.48% estimation process
2013 209 0.96% estimation process
2014 209 0% estimation process
2015 208 -0.48% estimation process
2016 207 -0.48% estimation process
2017 206 -0.49% estimation process
2018 208 0.96% estimation process
2019 208 0% estimation process
2020 207 -0.48% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Prairie, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
151306 University of Southern Indiana Evansville (IN) 47712

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

Rail and bus stations connected to Prairie, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
EVN Evansville, IN 119 Northwest 6th Street BUS
MDV Madisonville, KY 4765 Hanson Road BUS
MAI Marion, IL 2100 West Main Street BUS
MVI Mt. Vernon, IL 102 Potomac Boulevard BUS
VNA Vienna, IL 504 West Vine Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Prairie.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mount Vernon Post Office Mount Vernon (IN) 47620

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Prairie, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 244 people.

Other cities in Posey County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Posey County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Mount Vernon 6,426 City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
Springfield 3,924 Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Oak Grove 1,565 Township in Benton County, Indiana
Poseyville 1,031 Town in Indiana, United States
New Harmony 747 Human settlement in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
Cynthiana 532 Human settlement in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
Griffin 167 Town in Indiana, USA