Prescott
City in Adams County, Iowa

Prescott is a city in Adams County, Iowa, with 191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,194 ft (364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Corning, 6.9 miles W.
- 191residents (2020 Census)
- 1,194 ftelevation · 364 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 441 / sq mipopulation density
- 50859ZIP code
About Prescott
Prescott is a city in Prescott Township, Adams County, Iowa, United States. The population was 191 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Prescott
- Median household income
- $65,000
- Median home value
- $51,700
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 49.9
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Prescott had 191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 441 per sq mi (170 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prescott at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 191 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0236° N, 94.6128° W |
| ZIP code | 50859 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1964560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prescott
- Corning6.9 mi W
- Cromwell8.0 mi E
- Kent9.3 mi SE
- Lenox10.1 mi S
- Carbon11.2 mi W
- Creston13.2 mi E
- Sharpsburg15.2 mi S
- Bridgewater15.7 mi N
- Nodaway16.0 mi SW
- Orient16.1 mi NE
- Clearfield16.8 mi SE
- Massena17.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Prescott
What county is Prescott in?
Prescott is in Adams County, Iowa.
What is the population of Prescott, IA?
191 people lived in Prescott at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prescott, IA?
The ZIP code of Prescott is 50859.
What is the elevation of Prescott?
1,194 feet (364 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prescott?
Corning (6.9 mi), Cromwell (8.0 mi), Kent (9.3 mi), Lenox (10.1 mi), Carbon (11.2 mi).
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