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Prescott, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Linn County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
275 Population 948/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $23,232 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $165,133 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
823 Violent Crime/100K 4,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
823 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Prescott, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,000
47% below
$23,232 per capita
Home Value
$42,500
85% below
Zillow: $165,133
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
823/100K
117% above
4,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Prescott Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Prescott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
15%
Rent
73%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prescott a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prescott residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,232. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prescott is $42,500 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,133. Median rent is $844/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Prescott reports 823 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,622/100K.

Education

16.9% of adults in Prescott hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prescott has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population275
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density948/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$23,232
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,500
Rent$844
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$165,133
Housing Units124
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent823/100K
Property4,622/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,559/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation890 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Prescott was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.