57649 Zip Code, Prairie City

Crime Rate & Statistics

A+

One of the safest zip codes — significantly below-average crime

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Prairie City

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 134 / 300 High

Violent Crime 140

40% above national avg

Property Crime 115

15% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 57649 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is extremely safe. Zip code 57649 in Prairie City, SD has a safety grade of A+. The overall crime index is 134, which is 34% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Prairie City.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 156, 56% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 86). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk

Robbery · Index 156 (56% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 86 (14% below avg)

57649 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Prairie City city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Prairie City	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	148	+48%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	116	+16%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	156	+56%	N/A	High
Rape	139	+39%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	134	+34%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	86	-14%	N/A	Average
Vehicle Theft	124	+24%	N/A	Moderate

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57649 Demographics & Context

Population

269

Median Income

$58,898

Home Value

$88,324

Median Age

Pop. Density

1/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 24%

Graduate Degree 6.5%

Housing

71%

29%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 95.3%

Black 0.1%

Hispanic 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

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Prairie City Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 57649, Prairie City?

Zip code 57649 in Prairie City, SD has a crime safety grade of A+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 134, which is 34% above the national average. Zip code 57649 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Prairie City.

Is Zip code 57649 a safe neighborhood in Prairie City?

Zip code 57649 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Prairie City, earning a crime grade of A+. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 156), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 86). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Prairie City.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 57649?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 57649 is Robbery, with a crime index of 156 (56% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 57649?

Zip code 57649 has a population of approximately 269. The median household income is $58,898. The median home value is $88,324. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 57649 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 57649's overall crime rate is 34% above the national average (index 134 vs 100). Within Prairie City, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.