Living in Prescott, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prescott · Census data 2020–2024
Prescott has 276 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $42,708 (43% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $50,000, the median rent is $903/month.
Prescott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prescott at a glance
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $42,708State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $50,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Prescott a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Prescott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prescott the median home value is $50,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $973 a month in housing costs.
Prescott median household income
The median household income in Prescott is $42,708 and the income per person is $21,009. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Prescott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 190
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 45.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.44
45.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Prescott has many vacation and second homes.
Prescott demographics
- Population
- 276
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prescott ›
Education in Prescott
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Prescott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prescott
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.9%
Prescott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 276 | $42,708 | $50,000 | $903 |
| Hume | 209 | $58,750 | $90,000 | $685 |
| Pleasanton | 1,516 | $49,565 | $102,900 | $633 |
| Mound City | 768 | $60,563 | $157,500 | $744 |
| Mapleton | 213 | $33,409 | — | $1,100 |
| Amoret | 120 | $41,750 | $65,000 | $685 |
| Fort Scott | 7,555 | $52,159 | $100,500 | $755 |
| Blue Mound | 234 | $60,625 | $57,100 | $561 |
| Rich Hill | 1,453 | $47,167 | $75,600 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Prescott, KS?
The median household income in Prescott is $42,708, 43% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Prescott?
The median home value in Prescott is $50,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Prescott?
The median gross rent in Prescott is $903 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Prescott, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Prescott?
The median age in Prescott is 34.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Prescott?
The average commute to work in Prescott is 21 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prescott?
The unemployment rate in Prescott is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prescott?
15.2% of adults in Prescott have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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