Prairie Grove is a growing community of approximately 8500, located 4 miles west of Fayetteville. Though traditionally an agricultural area, the City has transformed into a small successful retail and industrial community, home to numerous businesses and small manufacturing facilities.
The City also has many subdivisions with lots available. Housing in the City is diverse, with many older traditional homes and many that are new construction.
The City is known for its small-town values, but offers many amenities that are often only found in larger communities. The Aquatic Center, the library, and parks are among the features that make Prairie Grove attractive to families.
Prairie Grove is rich in history. From the acres and acres of historic preservation in the State Battlefield Park, to the downtown businesses and older residential neighborhoods, many buildings date to the turn of the century or even earlier.
Profile of Prairie Grove
| Fire insurance class: | 3.000 (city) 4.00 (rural area) |
| # volunteer firemen: | 24 |
| # of fire trucks: | 6 |
| Public library: | Anna James Dorman Library, 55,000 volumes |
| Comprehensive Planning: | zoning\subdivision ordinances |
| % of paved streets: | 98% |
| Solid Waste Collection: | City owned; curbside & drop-off recycling |
| Water: | Prairie Grove WTP & Benton\Washington Regional PWA |
| Water Source: | Prairie Grove Lake, Beaver Lake |
| Water Capacity: | 1mgd PGWTP 1.25 mgd B/WRPWA |
| Avg. Daily Demand: | 700,000 |
| Max Daily Demand: | 1,000,000 |
| Water Storage: | 1.25 MG, PGwater; 20.5 MG B/WRPWA |
| Sewer: | Prairie Grove WWTP |
| Sewer Treatment Capacity: | 1,350,000 gallons/day |
| Avg. Daily Demand: | 750,000 gallons/day |
| Property Tax: | 5 mils City, 1.5 mils Voluntary Police/Fire |
| Sales Tax: | 6% State, 1.25% County, 2.75% City |
| Utility Franchise Fees: | 4.25% |