Prescott, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 187 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.7%
 
Males: 83  (44.7%)
Females: 104  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50859.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,868 (it was $28,500 in 2000)
Prescott:

$59,868
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,602 (it was $11,714 in 2000)

Prescott city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $56,258 (it was $18,500 in 2000)
Prescott:

$56,258
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $151,677; detached houses: $155,773; mobile homes: $71,539

Median gross rent in 2022: $822.

March 2022 cost of living index in Prescott: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.3%
(2.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Prescott, IA (2022)
    • 29296.1%White alone
    • 62.0%Two or more races
    • 20.7%Hispanic
    • 10.3%Other race alone

Races in Prescott detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Prescott, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Prescott is 126 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (50.6%), English (16.9%), European (12.4%), Irish (7.9%), American (3.4%), British (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/26/1890

Elevation: 1160 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 467 people per square mile   (low).

Prescott, Iowa map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Prescott city:

1.1% ($209)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (64.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (74.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (363.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Corning, IA (2.6 miles ),
Cromwell, IA (2.8 miles),
Kent, IA (3.1 miles),
Lenox, IA (3.2 miles ),
Carbon, IA (3.4 miles),
Creston, IA (3.6 miles ),
Sharpsburg, IA (3.9 miles),
Bridgewater, IA (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 41.02 N, Longitude: 94.61 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Prescott, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Prescott, IA in 2022
Prescott satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Prescott, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (28.3%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Machinery (4.2%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (12.9%)
  • Machinery (8.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.1%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (53.4%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (5.2%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Prescott, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.7%)
  • Registered nurses (9.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.1%)
  • Carpenters (11.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (19.0%)
  • Registered nurses (19.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)

Average climate in Prescott, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Prescott, Iowa average temperatures Prescott, Iowa average precipitation Prescott, Iowa humidity Prescott, Iowa wind speed Prescott, Iowa snowfall Prescott, Iowa sunshine Prescott, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.8. This is about average.

City:

83.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Prescott-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the Prescott city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 tornado 10.6 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Prescott-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 289% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 341.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 397.3 miles away from Prescott center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 305.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 399.4 miles away from Prescott center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 55.9 miles away from Prescott center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.2 miles away from Prescott center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adams County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Prescott topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Prescott:

  • CORNING NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CORNING, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH AT HOME (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CORNING, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH MERCY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CORNING, IA)
  • LENOX CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LENOX, IA)
  • CRESTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CRESTON, IA)
  • NURSES ON CALL (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CRESTON, IA)

Amtrak station near Prescott:

  • 14 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Prescott:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 49 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Drake University (about 65 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 65 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 69 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 71 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Creighton University (about 72 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 73 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Public elementary/middle school in Prescott:

  • PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 813 1ST STREET, Grades: PK-6)

Library in Prescott:

  • PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,781; Location: 607 2ND ST; 2,484 books; 118 audio materials; 201 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Prescott: Prescott (A), Kline Museum (B), Prescott Public Library (C), Prescott Volunteer Fire Department (D), Prescott City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Prescott: Prescott United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Prescott: Prescott Community Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Prescott:

Marital status in Prescott, IA
  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 65.6%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 3.3%

For population 25 years and over in Prescott:

  • High school or higher: 99.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Prescott, IA (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant94610
Catholic2491
Evangelical Protestant2154
Other1-
None2,618-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Adams County:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

7.34 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Adams County:

7.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Adams County:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

28.5%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Adams County:

10.5%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Local Libraries 0$0 1$287
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$129
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$1,800
Totals for Government 0$0 4$2,216

Prescott government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $94,000 ($502.67)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($165.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($112.30)
    General - Other: $17,000 ($90.91)
    Libraries: $17,000 ($90.91)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($64.17)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($58.82)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($21.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($21.39)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($16.04)
    Gas Utilities: $3,000 ($16.04)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $30,000 ($160.43)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $37,000 ($197.86)

Prescott government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($112.30)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $52,000 ($278.07)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $10,000 ($53.48)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $14,000 ($74.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $28,000 ($149.73)
  • Tax - Property: $39,000 ($208.56)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $28,000 ($149.73)
    Other License: $1,000 ($5.35)

Prescott government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $152,000 ($812.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Prescott:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Prescott:

  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Prescott:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Prescott fatal accident list:

Jun 27, 1999 10:37 AM, 6230, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 5, 1978 02:55 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.5mTotal length
  • 3,846Total average daily traffic
  • 314Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,846Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Prescott, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Prescott, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Prescott, IA)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N0DTS, Licensee ID: L00327559, Grant Date: 08/28/2008, Expiration Date: 11/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2020, Registrant: Michael D Gray, Box 146, Prescott, IA 50859

  • Call Sign: N0OAK, Grant Date: 05/28/1991, Expiration Date: 05/28/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/29/2003, Registrant: Donna L West, Rr 2 Box 192, Prescott, IA 50859

  • Call Sign: KC0HZW, Previous Call Sign: KC6UBA, Licensee ID: L00237500, Grant Date: 05/04/2001, Expiration Date: 06/04/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2013, Certifier: Stephen D Hunter, Registrant: Stephen D Hunter, 2059 Quince Ave, Prescott, IA 50859-8076


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3965X, N3965X, N-3965X, Serial Number: 28-7625002, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 08/13/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 04/19/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Randall F Devore, 2509 220th St, Prescott, IA 50859

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 27 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Prescott, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (62.0%), and Structure Fires (26.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Prescott, IA
    • 8562.0%Outside Fires
    • 3626.3%Structure Fires
    • 118.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Prescott, IA
Most common first names in Prescott, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary788.9 years
John775.7 years
Donald570.4 years
Charles587.2 years
Florence581.8 years
George574.8 years
Gladys479.3 years
Ronald466.7 years
Paul471.7 years
Harry486.5 years
Most common last names in Prescott, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Blazek872.0 years
Smith878.1 years
Green775.7 years
Walter777.4 years
Anderson676.7 years
Brown577.6 years
Hofmeister575.4 years
Woodside585.8 years
Glassinger474.5 years
Truman474.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Prescott, IA
  • 87.1%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 5.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Prescott, IA
  • 46.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Utility gas
  • 13.3%Electricity


Prescott compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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