Prescott
City in Nevada County, Arkansas
Prescott is a city in Nevada County, Arkansas, with 3,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 325 ft (99 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emmet, 7.1 miles SW.
- 3,101residents (2020 Census)
- 325 ftelevation · 99 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 483 / sq mipopulation density
- 71857ZIP code
About Prescott
Prescott is a city in and the county seat of Nevada County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Prescott had a population of 3,101. Prescott is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Located 100 miles southwest of Little Rock, Prescott was developed on the Prairie D'Âne, named by French colonists before the United States acquired this area. The prairie consisted of approximately 25–30 square miles of rolling open land, surrounded by forest. The area had been a well-known crossroads prior to construction of the Cairo & Fulton Railroad. To the west lies the city of Washington, to the east lies the city of Camden, while to the south lies the Red River, with Shreveport, Texarkana, and Dallas beyond.
As of 2014, Prescott and Nevada County had sixteen properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Elkin's Ferry Battleground and the Prairie D'Ane Battlefield are further recognized as National Historic Landmarks within a National Historic Landmark District.
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Living in Prescott
- Median household income
- $48,307
- Median home value
- $82,400
- Median rent
- $887/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Prescott had 3,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 483 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prescott at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.42 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8043° N, 93.3912° W |
| ZIP code | 71857 |
| Official website | prescottar.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0557260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prescott
- Emmet7.1 mi SW
- Perrytown11.0 mi SW
- Blevins11.7 mi NW
- Beirne12.1 mi NE
- Okolona13.9 mi N
- Oakhaven14.2 mi W
- Hope14.7 mi SW
- Cale15.0 mi SE
- Whelen Springs15.4 mi E
- Gurdon15.7 mi NE
- Antoine16.0 mi N
- Bluff City16.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Prescott
What county is Prescott in?
Prescott is in Nevada County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Prescott, AR?
3,101 people lived in Prescott at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prescott, AR?
The ZIP code of Prescott is 71857.
What is the elevation of Prescott?
325 feet (99 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prescott?
Emmet (7.1 mi), Perrytown (11.0 mi), Blevins (11.7 mi), Beirne (12.1 mi), Okolona (13.9 mi).
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