At a Glance
Median Income
$55,673
$19,716 per capita
Home Value
$71,100
Zillow: $114,859
Median Rent
$961/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
23.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prescott a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prescott residents earn a median household income of $55,673 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,716. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prescott is $71,100 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,859. Median rent is $961/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
8.3% of adults in Prescott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prescott has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population352
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,673
Per Capita$19,716
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$901
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,100
Rent$961
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$114,859
Housing Units165
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation794 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Prescott was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.