Prescott, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Cowlitz County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
59 Population 843/sq mi density
$307,700 Home Value $414,569 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Prescott, OR

At a Glance

Home Value
$307,700
9% above
Zillow: $414,569
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Home Value
109%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prescott a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prescott is $307,700 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,569. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

18.5% of adults in Prescott hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$38,703
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

Home Value$307,700
Rent
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$414,569
Housing Units37
Rent Burden30.1%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation55 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Prescott was founded in 1947.
The median home in Prescott was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.