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South Prairie, Washington
Town · Population 367 · #248 in Washington
About South Prairie
South Prairie, WA is a tiny community located in central Washington, home to 367 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, South Prairie is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 966 residents per square mile.
📰 South Prairie News Today
- Flooding forces some Washington state residents to evacuate fox10tv.com · Dec 11
- Neighboring Three-Flats Permitted On South Prairie Avenue In Washington Park Chicago YIMBY · Jan 17
- Some South Prairie residents ordered to evacuate as creek levels rise KING5.com · Dec 11
- Evacuations at multiple Puyallup apartment complexes and elsewhere in Pierce Co. Tacoma News Tribune · Dec 11
- Flooding triggers evacuations, rescues and heavy damage in South Prairie KOMO · Dec 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Prairie Unique
- The only place in America named South Prairie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Prairie
- Clink Coffee Co. (café)
- South Prairie Bar & Grill — american
- The Grubbery
- Trailside Espresso — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Vforce · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeTown
Population (2024)367
Rank in state#248 of 281
Land area0.38 sq mi
Density966/sq mi
Coordinates47.1354, -122.0966