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Prescott, IA
City in Adams County, Iowa.
Population
213
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Prescott and its ZIP codes
Prescott at a glance
- Prescott is about 8.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Prescott, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Prescott.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,936
1,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,791
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.88M
FY 2026, $8,067 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Prescott, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
35.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prescott, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Prescott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorningCity | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| CromwellCity | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| KentCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| LenoxCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| CarbonCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CrestonCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| SharpsburgCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgewaterCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| OrientCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| NodawayCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ClearfieldCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| MassenaCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| FontanelleCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| ConwayCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| GravityCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| VilliscaCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prescott, IA in?
- Prescott is in Adams County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Prescott, IA?
- About 213 people live in Prescott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prescott?
- Nearby places include Corning (6.9 mi), Cromwell (8 mi), Kent (9.3 mi), Lenox (10 mi), Carbon (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023