The Town FilesPrescott, Arkansas
City in Nevada County · population 3,101 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $82,400
- Household income
- $48,307
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 35.6
Prescott is a city of 3,101 people in Nevada County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $82,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better transit than 97% of Arkansas towns.
How Prescott ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Prescott is worth $82,400, below the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $48,307, which is more affordable than 95% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Prescott | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $887 | $792 |
| Median household income | $48,307 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Prescott
| People | Prescott | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.5% | 84.4% |
Weather in Prescott
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 56.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prescott since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 1, 1997 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 107 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 18, 2001.
Severe weather in Nevada County since 1996
Nevada County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Nevada County
Nevada County had 1,877 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,710 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Prescott itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Prescott
3 public schools with 911 students, about 9.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 340 | 13.6 |
| PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 303 | 5.9 |
| Prescott Junior High School | 5-8 | 268 | 14.1 |
Towns near Prescott
- Hope, AR14.7 mi · 8,952 people · home $91,900
- Nashville, AR28.1 mi · 4,153 people · home $167,600
- Arkadelphia, AR28.9 mi · 10,380 people · home $179,300
Prescott questions
Is Prescott, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Prescott scores better for retirees than 27% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 16%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Prescott?
The median owner-occupied home in Prescott is valued at $82,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,307, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Prescott?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Prescott get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Prescott since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 1, 1997. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)