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Prescott, AR
City in Nevada County, Arkansas.
Population
3,032
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
472
ZIP codes
0
Prescott and its ZIP codes
Prescott at a glance
- Prescott is about 8.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $48,307 a year, 21% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,400 (56% below Arkansas) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Prescott, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prescott, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,307
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$82,400
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (278), Mexican Americans (186), Irish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nevada County. PPP loans are for Prescott.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,560
1,970 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.9M
FY 2026, $7,082 per person
How people get to work
Prescott, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.5%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prescott, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prescott, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Prescott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmmetCity | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| PerrytownTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| BlevinsCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| BeirneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OkolonaTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| OakhavenTown | 14 mi | 0 |
| HopeCity | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| CaleTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| GurdonCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| AntoineTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RosstonTown | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| Bluff CityTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| McCaskillTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| DelightCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| BodcawTown | 17 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prescott, AR in?
- Prescott is in Nevada County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Prescott, AR?
- About 3,032 people live in Prescott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prescott?
- Nearby places include Emmet (7.3 mi), Perrytown (11 mi), Blevins (12 mi), Beirne (12 mi), Okolona (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023