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Prescott, AR


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Prescott, Arkansas

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.

The People and Families of Prescott

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prescott had a median family income of $28,665.

Political Inclinations

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.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Prescott.

Prescott Housing

Approximately 57% of housing in Prescott is owner-occupied.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Prescott strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPrescott Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Prescott Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Prescott Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Prescott Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Prescott Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Prescott Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Prescott Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Prescott, AR

Comparing Prescott to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78

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