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Prescott, ON
Ontario
Prescott is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,078. Residents earn $61,200 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
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How Prescott Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Prescott a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Prescott receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Prescott has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Prescott is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Prescott is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Prescott has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 9.8 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Prescott vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Prescott vs U.S. Average
Income: Prescott vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $61,200 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,360 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $738 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 126 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Housing Units | 1,890 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Prescott vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,139/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7168°N, 75.5160°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in |
Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 34.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,139/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
Schools in Prescott
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Edwardsburg Public School | — | — | — | — |
| South Grenville District High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wellington Elementary Public School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mark Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| TR Leger School - Prescott | — | — | — | — |
| St. Lawrence Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Prescott
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103.3 Country (US) | country | FLV | |
| Country 94.1 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Country 106.7 | country | AAC 198 kbps | |
| CKPP 107.9 "Moose FM" Prescott, ON | variety hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Moose FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Juice FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps |
Museums in Prescott
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERIC REMINGTON ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 3153932425 | $1,107,257 | |
| HEUVELTON HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $487,570 | ||
| FORT LA PRESENTATION COMPANY | HISTORY MUSEUM | $103,762 | ||
| ASSOCIATION FOR PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY NORTHEAST | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 662 | $51,494 | |
| MORRISTOWN GATEWAY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 309 MAIN ST | 3153754910 | $15,814 |
| DEKALB HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 696 EAST DE KALB ROAD | 3153471900 | |
| FORT LA PRESENTATION ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3153232593 | ||
| HORWOOD STAINED GLASS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| RENSSELAER FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| Aquatarium | ||||
| Brockville Museum | ||||
| Carman House Museum | ||||
| Doran Bay Model Ship Museum | ||||
| Dundas County Archives | ||||
| Fulford Place | ||||
| Homewood Museum | ||||
| Prescott Railway Station | ||||
| Spencerville Mill & Museum |
Libraries in Prescott
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGDENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY | 312 WASHINGTON STREET | 0.0 | 42,195 | |||
| HEPBURN LIBRARY OF LISBON | 6899 COUNTY ROUTE 10 | 0.0 | 8,887 | |||
| HEUVELTON FREE LIBRARY | 57 STATE STREET | 0.0 | 5,872 | |||
| MORRISTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 200 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 3,650 | |||
| Augusta Township Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brockville Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library - Cardinal Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Edwardsburgh Cardinal Public Library - Spencerville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Prescott Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Iroquois Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Prescott
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth St Courtyard |
Hotels in Prescott
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Prescott
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Prescott
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Prescott
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Prescott
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Prescott
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Prescott
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Prescott
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Prescott
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Prescott
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Brewery |
Cell Towers in Prescott
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond Cell Site AK POINT RD | TOWER | 94 |
| WAGNER RD | TOWER | 94 |
| COUNTY ROUTE 4 (77442) | GTOWER | 59 |
| 1620 COUNTY ROUTE 28 (77444) | GTOWER | 59 |
| 540 YANKEE STREET ROAD (77443) | GTOWER | 56 |
| MORRISTOWN CELL SITE MORRISTOWN WATER TANK, ANN STREET | TOWER | 41 |
Amtrak Stations in Prescott
1 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| De Kalb Junction, NY | 4329 U.S. Highway 11 | BUS |
Airports Near Prescott
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | MSS | Medium Airport |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | OGS | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | YRO | Medium Airport |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | YSH | Medium Airport |
| Watertown International Airport | ART | Medium Airport |
| Wheeler Sack Army Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| 1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| 1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport | XBR | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Carleton Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cheney | — | Small Airport |
| Countryman's Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Degrasse Moores Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Devereaux Rd Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flint Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fumerton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gananoque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grey's Creek Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hendricks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hurlbut Field | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Creek Field | — | Small Airport |
| Iroquois Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kenmore Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Long Sault Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maxson Airfield | AXB | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Merrickville Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Morrisburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Navan Bearbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Parti Field | — | Small Airport |
| Portland / Red Neck Air Force Field | — | Small Airport |
| Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field | — | Small Airport |
| Ritchie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salubrious Point Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Smiths Falls Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Prescott
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Prescott Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Prescott
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen Advocates - Behavioral Health Urgent Care | Substance Abuse | 315-713-9090 |
| Claxton Hepburn Medical Center - Mental Health Unit | Mental Health | 315-393-3600 x5208 |
| Saint Lawrence County Comm Servs Board - Saint Lawrence Addiction Services | Substance Abuse | 315-386-2189 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Prescott
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Johnstown United Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sandy Hill Memorial Church | |
| Seaway Christian Church | |
| St. Andrews | |
| St. Johns | |
| St. Marks | |
| St. Paul's United Church |
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What is the population of Prescott?
Prescott has a population of 4,078 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,139 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.4% male.
Is Prescott expensive to live in?
The median household income is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Prescott safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Prescott receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Prescott?
Prescott has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Prescott?
The job market in Prescott faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $738. There are 126 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 15.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Prescott?
The median home value in Prescott is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $950. The homeownership rate is 57.9%.
How are the schools in Prescott?
8.9% of adults in Prescott hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Prescott?
The average commute in Prescott is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Prescott?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott is 97.4% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian. 92.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.4% speak Spanish.