Prairie Village, Kansas
Prairie Village is a city of 22,874 people in Johnson County, Kansas, founded in 1941.
Why visit Prairie Village
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 162 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rio Theatre, AMC, Campbell Dome House and Horn–Vincent–Russell Estate.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Prairie Village
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Prairie Village
Prairie Village is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and located within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 22,957.
From the Wikipedia article Prairie Village, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Rio Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Movie theater in Overland Park, Kansas, United States
7204 West 80th Street, Overland Park
Fairyland Park
Monument and historic site · 4.3 mi
Defunct amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri
Museums and landmarks27
Campbell Dome House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in Overland Park, Kansas
8126 Hamilton Drive
Horn–Vincent–Russell Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic mansion in Mission Hills, Kansas
6624 Wenonga Road
Bernard Corrigan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Bertrand Rockwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Kansas City, Missouri, listed on the NRHP in Jackson County
Charles S. Keith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Emily Rockwell Love House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Floyd Jacobs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Herman J. and Ella B. Voigts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Leawood, Kansas
House at 5011 Sunset Drive
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
House at 54 E. 53rd Terrace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
John Wornall House Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Mary Rockwell Hook House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
Bennett Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Play equipment, pavilion, baseball field, and small trail
West 77th Street, Prairie Village
Loose Memorial Park
Park · 3.8 mi
Public park in Kansas City, Missouri
Franklin Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Family friendly park, good for birthday parties and intramural sports.
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes162
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
Restaurant · Asian · 2.2 mi
505 West 75th Street, Kansas City
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Big Grove
Restaurant · Sandwich, Salad, Wings, Dessert · 1.0 mi
7060 Mission Road, Prairie Village
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Charleston's Restaurant
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
8817 State Line Road, Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dewey's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
3615 West 95th Street, Overland Park
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Elsa's Ethiopian Restaurant
Restaurant · Ethiopian · 2.0 mi
8016 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park
Tu-Sa unknown; Su,Mo closed
Fairway Creamery
Cafe · Bagel, Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Donut, Ice Cream · 2.4 mi
5938 Mission Road
Tu-Su 07:00-21:00
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 2.0 mi
8805 State Line Road, Kansas City
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:59
Kansas City Bier Company
Brewery and winery · German · 2.3 mi
310 West 79th Street, Kansas City
Tu-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr 14:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Maloneys Sports Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
Maloneys Sports Bar & Grill opened its doors in March 2003 and we have been growing ever since. Then in October 2014 we had the grand...
7201 West 79th Street, Overland Park
11:00-24:00
Max's Burgers & Gyros
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Greek, Hotdog, Sandwich · 2.3 mi
8240 Wornall Road
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:30
150 more on the map.
History
After the successful development of the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, real estate magnate J. C. Nichols turned toward development of his native Johnson County, just a few miles from the Plaza. Prairie Village was platted in 1941 and was named after Prairie School, which was established almost a century before. In 1949, Prairie Village was named the best planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders. It incorporated in 1951.
Shawnee, Osage, and Kansa Indians formerly inhabited the land now developed into the City of Prairie Village. In 1858, Thomas Porter bought 160 acres of farmland in what is now Prairie Village; he raised all his children on that farmland and was involved in agricultural development and civic affairs.
Porter's sister, Betty Porter, married Thompson A. Lewis, who owned 80 acres between Mission Road and Roe Avenue.
Henry Coppock arrived in Johnson County in 1857, before heading farther west to work in freighting and farming. He came back in the mid-1860s and bought land in 1865. Coppock built his family home on 900 acres in Prairie Village. Coppock's house stood for 30 years. Now on his land is Homestead County Club.
From the History section of Prairie Village, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship54
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Healthcare11
Kansas City Developmental Therapies
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
3795 West 95th Street, Overland Park
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
7620 State Line Road, Prairie Village
Map of Prairie Village
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 1.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 36°F | 2.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kansas City Downtown Ap (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-10-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-12-12: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Merriam 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Leawood 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Overland Park 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Lenexa 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Kansas City 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Kansas City 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Olathe 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Lee's Summit 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Independence 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Gardner 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Prairie Village, Kansas - Franklin Park Stream 1, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prairie Village, Kansas - Franklin Park playground, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prairie Village, Kansas - Franklin Park Pavilion, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waldo water tower, Nick Graves, Public domain
- Wolcott House, Safire1k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JohnWornallHouse, User:Iknowthegoods, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 54 E. 53rd Terrace, Mwkruse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Secretary Pompeo Meets With Dutch Minister Kaag (47364700732), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
- Al Higdon, Bredington, CC0
- Horn-Vincent-Russell Estate, Safire1k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overland Theater, Dlong417, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US-KS-OverlandPark-2005-11-21T220450, Brylie Oxley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pot of Chili Con Carne, Punkgobliner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowl of chili with cheddar and white onion, Punkgobliner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US-KS-OverlandPark-2005-11-21T214307, Brylie Oxley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strang Carriage House East Exterior, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campbell Dome House - built by Bob D. Campbell in 1967, Keli Campbell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strang Carriage House plaque 1, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strang Carriage House Plaque 2, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strang Carriage House Interior, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strang Carriage House North Exterior, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campbell Dome House, KeliCampbell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strang Carriage House West Exterior 1, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strang Carriage House West Exterior 2, Paulmcdonald, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS048-E-14952 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-18483 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-14951 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Walter E. Bixby Estate, Kansas City in 2026, CNC33, CC BY 4.0
- Historic Sites 009, Glenn Kinyon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Sites 008, Glenn Kinyon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Sites 010, Glenn Kinyon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Lake Park, Benjamin White, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Swan - panoramio (1), Jacob Parnell, CC BY 3.0
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