Home Value
$307,700
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
60% lower than US avg
How Prescott Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population59
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans57.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$38,703
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$7,231M
Housing
Home Value$307,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation55 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
CommuteN/A
Broadband33.0%
Libraries6
Is Prescott a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Prescott receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Prescott has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Prescott is $307,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.
Education
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Prescott experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Prescott has a population of 59 with a density of 843 people per square mile. The median age is 63.3 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 8.5% Hispanic.
Population
63.3yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
The median household income in Prescott is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $38,703 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,300 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,507 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 2,712 |
| County GDP | $7,231M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 230 |
| Healthcare | 246 |
| Retail | 326 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,997 |
| 43% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.62% |
The median home value in Prescott is $307,700, 9% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $307,700 |
| 9% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,997 |
| 43% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.62% |
In Prescott, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Prescott vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 68.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,701/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 246 |
Crime Rates: Prescott vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Prescott has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0476°N, 122.8871°W |
| County FIPS | 53015 |