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Prescott, WI
City in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Population
4,503
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,589
ZIP codes
0
Prescott and its ZIP codes
Prescott at a glance
- Prescott is about 15 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,412, 4% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,900 (15% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,189 a month.
Local data for Prescott, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prescott, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,412
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$306,900
Median rent
$1,189/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,601), Irish Americans (641), Norwegian Americans (446).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Prescott.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,163
10,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$267M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
How people get to work
Prescott, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prescott, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
404
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prescott, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Prescott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings, MNCity | 3.6 mi | 10.4 |
| Cottage Grove, MNCity | 8.3 mi | 33.6 |
| Vermillion, MNCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| Miesville, MNCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Afton, MNCity | 11 mi | 25.1 |
| Diamond BluffCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| St. Marys Point, MNCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| River FallsCity | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| St. Paul Park, MNCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| Lake St. Croix Beach, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Coates, MNCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| New Trier, MNCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodbury, MNCity | 13 mi | 34.9 |
| Red Wing, MNCity | 13 mi | 34.8 |
| Newport, MNCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| Rosemount, MNCity | 14 mi | 33.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prescott, WI in?
- Prescott is in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Prescott, WI?
- About 4,503 people live in Prescott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prescott?
- Nearby places include Hastings, MN (3.6 mi), Cottage Grove, MN (8.3 mi), Vermillion, MN (10 mi), Miesville, MN (10 mi), Afton, MN (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023