Prairie City Iowa Map
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Interactive Map of Prairie City, Iowa
| City | Prairie City |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| County | Jasper County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.599434 |
| Longitude | -93.235205 |
| Population | 1,700 |
| Density | 528.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 50228 |
| Area Code | 515 |
| County Seat | Newton |
| School District | PCM Community School District |
About Prairie City, Iowa
Prairie City is a locality in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,700. The population density is 528.5 people per km². Prairie City is located at 41.5994°N, 93.2352°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Prairie City is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 50228.Prairie City rises from the expansive, fertile plains of Iowa, defined by the quiet persistence of the Calhoun Creek as it carves a path through the dark, loamy soil. It lies 11.9 miles southwest of Newton, IA (from Newton, IA: bearing 234°T), and is situated 7.9 miles southeast of Mitchellville. The land spreads outward in a seamless horizon of tilled earth, where the seasonal cycle of corn and soybeans dictates the rhythm of the day and the steady, golden quality of the afternoon light. Just a mile away, the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge serves as a testament to the tallgrass ecosystems that once defined this expanse, offering a glimpse of the native vegetation that persists despite the encroachment of modern agriculture. The air here holds a crisp, clean clarity, particularly at dusk when the silhouettes of distant, solitary trees sharpen against a sky that seems to stretch further than in more cluttered regions.
Prairie City maintains a character forged by generations of labor and a pragmatic, unshowy civility that values the weight of a neighbor’s word. The local economy remains anchored to the productivity of the surrounding fields, though the influence of broader regional developments occasionally drifts in like the seasonal winds. Residents often find their respite at Clarks Lake, a quiet body of water eight miles distant that mirrors the immense, open sky above the prairie. Life in Prairie City moves with a deliberate, measured pace, reflecting a community that possesses a deep, quiet literacy regarding the land it occupies and the history it continues to write through the simple, daily act of cultivation.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.9 mi, 247° SW · 12k acres
- Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.1 mi, 186° S · 12k acres
- Vandalia Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 232° SW
- Colfax Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 341° N
- Hoffman Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 5.9 mi, 342° N
- Camp Creek Miller-Rist (Local Recreation) — 6.1 mi, 253° W
- Red Rock Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 180° S
- Thomas Mitchell Park (Local Park) — 7.8 mi, 290° W
- Monroe Township Founders Stone (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 128° SE
- Monroe Model House (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 129° SE
- Monroe Highschool Bell (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 127° SE
- Jasper County Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 054° NE
- Chichaqua Valley Trail (State Recreation Area) — 10.3 mi, 325° NW
- HA Lynn Football Stadium (Stadium) — 11.0 mi, 056° NE
- SEP Stadium (Stadium) — 11.1 mi, 269° W
- Fred Maytag Bowl (Theatre) — 11.2 mi, 056° NE
- Lake Red Rock (Recreation Area) — 11.4 mi, 160° S
- Capitol II (Cinema) — 11.7 mi, 053° NE
- Newton Community Theatre (Theatre) — 12.2 mi, 059° NE
- Galleon (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 285° W
- The Clipper (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 285° W
- Runabouts (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 285° W
- Giant Sky Wheel (Attraction) — 14.1 mi, 285° W
- Elk Rock State Park (State Park) — 14.5 mi, 154° SE
- Richard L. Easter Museum Complex (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 269° W
- Cattle Tie-Outs (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 16.1 mi, 268° W
- County School (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 269° W
- Halls of Law and Flame (Museum) — 16.5 mi, 269° W
- Straw Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 16.5 mi, 269° W
- Rock Creek State Park (State Park) — 20.2 mi, 070° E
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About This Prairie City Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prairie City, Iowa. Coordinates: 41.599434, -93.235205. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Prairie City includes the ZIP code (50228), telephone area code (515), county seat of Jasper County (Newton), and school district assignment (PCM Community School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
