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Prescott, Arkansas, in Nevada county, is 84 miles W of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 209 miles E of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 3,686 people in the city.
In Prescott, about 43% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Prescott isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Approximately 47% of Prescott is non-white. In Arkansas, Prescott is known for its racial diversity.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Prescott had a median family income of $28,665.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,600) in Prescott. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Prescott.
Approximately 57% of housing in Prescott is owner-occupied.
In Prescott, 95% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in Prescott than other cities.
Prescott strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Prescott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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