Prairie Creek, Indiana
Prairie Creek: unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
About
Prairie Creek is a city located in the county of Vigo in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,195. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,171 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Prairie Creek
| Population | 1,171 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Vigo County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2750,-87.4972 |
| Altitude | 1,732 feet / 528 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 23:27:28 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 47869 |
| Population growth | -2.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Chance T-storms 7-days weather |
Geography
Prairie Creek is located at 39°16'30"N 87°29'50"W (39.2750400, -87.4972400).
Prairie Creek map
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Weather
A chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Prairie Creek decreased by 2.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,195 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,204 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,204 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,201 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,197 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,193 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,195 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,187 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,181 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,175 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,171 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Prairie Creek, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151324 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute (IN) | 47809 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Prairie Creek, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Prairie Creek.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Creek Post Office | Prairie Creek (IN) | 47869 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Prairie Creek, Arkansas census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas with a population of 2,066 people.
Other cities in Vigo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vigo County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | 60,410 | The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana. |
| North Terre Haute | 4,305 | Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Vigo | 3,941 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| West Terre Haute | 2,198 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Harrison | 1,546 | Township in Harrison County, Indiana |
| Lewis | 1,435 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Prairieton | 1,200 | Township in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Seelyville | 1,004 | City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Dewey | 901 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Prairie Creek distances to largest Indiana cities