Prairie Village is one of twenty-two cities in Johnson County and is the fifth largest in population with a residential population of approximately 23,500 within its 6.7 square mile city limits.  The City of Prairie Village was originally the vision of the late J.C. Nichols.  The City was named the best planned community in America by the National Association of Home Builders in 1949 upon its completion.  Prairie Village is rich in history and Kansas City heritage.