City of Prairie Village Information

The City of Prairie Village is located in Northeast Johnson County, Kansas with a population of over 21,000. The City of Prairie Village was originally the vision of the late J.C. Nichols. After the successful development of the Country Club Plaza area in Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. Nichols turned his company’s direction and development toward his native Johnson County just a few miles from the Plaza. He had visions of transforming the rolling hills into a well-planned community of beautiful homes and neighborhood shopping centers. Construction in Prairie Village started in 1941 and by 1949 Mr. Nichols’ dream became reality when the City was named the best planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders. Recent rankings & recognition include: Tree City USA, 2022 (26 years running- Arbor Day Foundation) 3rd Safest City in Kansas, 2018 (SafeWise) 2nd Safest City in Kansas, 2018 (HomeSnacks) Best Cities to Start a Small Business, 2017 (LendEdu) Best Cities for Building Wealth, 2017 (LendEdu) Coolest Suburb in America's Biggest Metro Areas, 2016 (Thrillest) Safest Cities in Kansas, 2016 (SafeWise) #3 Most Successful City in Kansas, 2016 (Zippa) 2nd Safest City in Kansas, 2016 (Background Checks.org) #1 Smartest City in Kansas, 2016 (Zippia) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, 2016 (28th year) (GFOA) # 2 Safest and Most Peaceful Place to Live in Kansas, 2015 (Only in Your State) Top Ten--Best KC Suburbs for Young Professionals, 2015 (Movoto) Top Ten--Best Places to Retire in Kansas, 2015 (Smart Asset) Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, 2014 (29th consecutive year- CAFR) Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, 2014 (3rd year- GFOA) Top Five--America's Best Suburbs, 2014 (Business Insider) Discover more at https://www.pvkansas.com/discover-prairie-village/ranking-stats.