Electricity rates in Prairieville, Louisiana
Prairieville, LA ranks 1 of 13 Louisiana cities for the newest homes (median year built 2002). Prairieville, Louisiana has 35,010 residents in 12,169 households; 57.5% heat with electricity.
Prairieville is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Prairieville as the Bureau draws it.
Prairieville on the map
Ascension Parish, with Prairieville marked
Housing and heating in Prairieville
Prairieville, LA: 1,756 of 12,746 homes were built before 1980 and 7,159 in 2000 or later. Prairieville, LA has 10,544 detached houses, 416 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,377 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Prairieville, LA
% of homes by decade built, Prairieville, LA
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 150s
- 360s
- 870s
- 880s
- 2290s
- 3200s
- 2110s
- 320+
Heating fuel in Prairieville, LA
| Prairieville, LA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LA, median year built | 2002 | 2002 | +0 years | 1 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, built before 1980 | 13.8% | 19.2% | -5.5 points | 13 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, built 2000 or later | 56.2% | 54.6% | +1.5 points | 1 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, detached houses | 82.7% | 73.5% | +9.2 points | 2 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 3.3% | 5.9% | -2.7 points | 13 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, mobile homes | 10.8% | 17.0% | -6.2 points | 1 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, renter households | 12.4% | 17.1% | -4.8 points | 13 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, median home value | $302,200 | $265,300 | +$36,900 | 2 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, median gross rent a month | $1,225 | $1,283 | -$58 | 1 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, people per household | 2.88 | 2.73 | +0.15 | 1 of 13 |
Facts about Prairieville
- Residents of Prairieville, LA, ACS 2023
- 35,01011 of 13 Louisiana cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Prairieville, LA
- $115,6101 of 13 of those cities
- Households in Prairieville, LA
- 12,1692.88 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Prairieville, LA
- 87.6%10,661 owners and 1,508 renter households
- Housing units in Prairieville, LA
- 12,746577 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Prairieville, LA
- 57.5%6,993 of 12,169 homes
- Land area of Prairieville, LA
- 22.0 sq mi1,591.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Prairieville, LA
- 1.4% to 1.5%at 1,202 kWh a month over the $115,610 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Prairieville, LA
- 137NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 391.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Prairieville, LA
- 20021,756 of 12,746 homes (13.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Prairieville, LA
- $302,200$1,225 gross rent a month, 4.86% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Prairieville
Prairieville, LA: 12,169 households at $2,175 a year per home for electricity (Ascension Parish average, DOE LEAD) come to about $26.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,232 a year per household.
| Group in Prairieville, LA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Prairieville, LA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LA, all households | 12,169 | $2,175 | $26.5 million | 1.88% |
| Prairieville, LA, homeowners | 10,661 | $2,298 | $24.5 million | 1.99% |
| Prairieville, LA, renters | 1,508 | $1,562 | $2.4 million | 1.35% |
Who lives in Prairieville: income, cars, homes
In Prairieville, LA, 1,353 of 12,169 households earn under $35,000, 2,282 $35,000-$75,000, 4,173 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,361 $150,000 or more. 1,435 residents of Prairieville, LA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.1. In Prairieville, LA, 294 households own no vehicle and 9,508 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Prairieville, LA homes: 11,283 have 3+ bedrooms, 804 none or one, median 6.1 rooms. In Prairieville, LA, 655 of 1,384 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,062 households moved in since 2018 and 1,561 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 18,143 workers in Prairieville, LA, 1,443 work from home, 15,555 drive alone, 150 ride transit and 195 walk.
Household income in Prairieville, LA
| Prairieville, LA | Value | Rank in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LA, households under $35,000 | 11.1% | 13 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, households $150,000 or more | 35.8% | 1 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, residents below poverty | 4.1% | 13 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, median age | 34.1 | 12 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 88.5% | 1 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, households without a vehicle | 2.4% | 13 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, households with 2+ vehicles | 78.1% | 1 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, workers at home | 8.0% | 4 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, cost-burdened renters | 47.3% | 13 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, moved in since 2018 | 33.4% | 10 of 13 |
| Prairieville, LA, moved in before 2000 | 12.8% | 13 of 13 |
Outage risk around Prairieville
Prairieville, LA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 122 wind and 15 tornado, 391.3 per 100,000 residents of 35,010. Top gust near Prairieville, LA: 75 knots, 86 mph. Damage near Prairieville, LA: $708K.
Reports within 15 miles of Prairieville, LA
wind and tornado reports, Prairieville, LA
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- 28'23
- 22'24
- 7'25
| Prairieville, LA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LA, 2015 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2016 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2017 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2019 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2020 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2021 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2023 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2024 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Prairieville, LA, 2025 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Who supplies Prairieville
Ascension Parish lists 2 utilities for Prairieville, LA (35,010 residents): homes pay 11.05 to 11.91 cents per kWh, about $133 to $143 a month at 1,202 kWh, 1.4% to 1.5% of the $115,610 Prairieville median income. Ascension Parish page.
Analyst note on Prairieville
Household income in Prairieville, LA is $115,610; 10,661 of its 12,169 households own. 6,993 of the 12,169 occupied homes in Prairieville, LA heat with electricity. Prairieville, LA counts 35,010 residents in 12,169 households, on 22.0 square miles.
Prairieville, LA has 12,746 housing units, 577 of them vacant or seasonal. Prairieville, LA ranks 1 of 13 Louisiana cities for the highest median rent ($1,225 a month). Prairieville, LA ranks 1 of 13 Louisiana cities for the lowest share of renters (12%).
Prairieville, LA ranks 1 of 13 Louisiana cities for the share of mobile homes (11%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Prairieville
Compare Prairieville with nearby cities
| City near Prairieville, LA | Distance from Prairieville | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LA (this page) | 0 mi | 35,010 | $115,610 | 2002 | $302,200 | 137 | 8.0% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 13.6 mi northwest | 223,699 (+188,689) | $49,944 (-$65,666) | 1975 (-27 yr) | $224,500 (-$77,700) | 138 (+1) | 7.1% (-0.8 pts) |
| Kenner, LA | 47.0 mi southeast | 65,113 (+30,103) | $64,099 (-$51,511) | 1977 (-25 yr) | $241,800 (-$60,400) | 132 (-5) | 4.3% (-3.7 pts) |
| Metairie, LA | 51.5 mi southeast | 138,995 (+103,985) | $73,256 (-$42,354) | 1972 (-30 yr) | $308,900 (+$6,700) | 147 (+10) | 10.1% (+2.2 pts) |
| Houma, LA | 52.9 mi south | 32,760 (-2,250) | $54,637 (-$60,973) | 1973 (-29 yr) | $207,900 (-$94,300) | 31 (-106) | 3.3% (-4.7 pts) |
| Marrero, LA | 58.5 mi southeast | 31,866 (-3,144) | $45,633 (-$69,977) | 1974 (-28 yr) | $173,200 (-$129,000) | 148 (+11) | 3.2% (-4.8 pts) |
ZIP codes in Prairieville
| ZIP area touching Prairieville, LA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Prairieville | Share of Prairieville's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 70769 (Prairieville, LA) | 45.7% | 99.4% |
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Questions on Prairieville
Prairieville: what is the electricity rate?
Prairieville, LA has no price of its own; its 35,010 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,202 kWh month costs $133 to $143.
Prairieville: how does it rank among Louisiana cities?
Prairieville, LA: rank 11 of 13 by its 35,010 residents, rank 1 of 13 by $115,610 median income.
Prairieville: how many homes heat with electricity?
Prairieville, LA: 6,993 of 12,169 occupied homes, 57.5%; Ascension Parish 64.0%.
Prairieville: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,202 kWh a month, 1.4% to 1.5% of the $115,610 median income in Prairieville, LA.
Prairieville: damaging storms reported nearby?
137 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Prairieville, LA, 2015 to 2025, 391.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Prairieville?
Prairieville, LA: median home built 2002; 1,756 of 12,746 homes (13.8%) predate 1980, 10,544 are detached and 416 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Prairieville, LA earn under $35,000?
1,353 of 12,169, against 4,361 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Prairieville, LA live below the poverty line?
1,435 residents.
How many Prairieville, LA households have no car?
294 households; 9,508 have two or more.