The Town FilesNew Prague, Minnesota
City in Scott County · population 8,162 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $350,500
- Household income
- $94,539
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 36.2
New Prague is a city of 8,162 people in Scott County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $350,500, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 87% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 86% of Minnesota towns.
How New Prague ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Prague is worth $350,500, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $94,539, which is more affordable than 34% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,389 a month. 76.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Prague | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,389 | $991 |
| Median household income | $94,539 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Prague
| People | New Prague | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 90.2% |
Weather in New Prague
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 5.3°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.1 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Prague since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 29, 1998 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 19, 1956.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 63,111 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,133 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in New Prague itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in New Prague
8 public schools with 3,521 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW PRAGUE SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,311 | 19.9 |
| NEW PRAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 950 | 17.6 |
| RAVEN STREAM ELEMENTARY | K-5 | 586 | 15.8 |
| FALCON RIDGE | K-5 | 518 | 14.0 |
| CENTRAL EDUCATION CAMPUS | PK-8 | 106 | 8.2 |
| Compass Learning Center | 6-12 | 49 | 24.5 |
| NEW PRAGUE CREDIT RECOVERY | 9-12 | 1 | — |
| NEW PRAGUE SUMMER CREDIT RECOVERY | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near New Prague
- Cedar Lake, MN6.3 mi · 3,050 people · home $543,100
- Montgomery, MN7.0 mi · 3,249 people · home $234,700
- Jordan, MN8.8 mi · 6,656 people · home $336,200
- Lonsdale, MN8.8 mi · 4,686 people · home $357,000
- Spring Lake, MN9.9 mi · 3,464 people · home $629,600
- Belle Plaine, MN10.6 mi · 7,395 people · home $318,200
- New Market, MN11.6 mi · 3,525 people · home $595,300
- Elko New Market, MN12.0 mi · 4,846 people · home $433,100
New Prague questions
Is New Prague, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Prague scores better for retirees than 31% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 19%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in New Prague?
The median owner-occupied home in New Prague is valued at $350,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,539, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,389 a month.
What is the weather like in New Prague?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 5.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 39.1 inches of snow.
Does New Prague get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Prague since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 29, 1998. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)