The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Prairie county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 14.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 31% and the area covered by water is 0.34%. The overall influence score for Prairie is 9.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Prairie, Montana with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Prairie County is located in eastern Montana and is the second least-populated county in the state with only 1,099 residents (as of the 2020 census). The county has a population density of 0.3 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 43.8 years, and 51.2% of the population is female.
The majority of Prairie County's population lives in rural areas and small towns, with the largest city being Terry, which has a population of 466 people. The majority of households in Prairie County are owner-occupied, with a median value of $81,000. The median household income is $38,800, which is lower than the national average.
Agriculture and ranching are important industries in Prairie County, as well as oil and gas extraction and tourism. Unemployment in Prairie County is higher than the national average at 4.5%.
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