Prescott, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
46,744 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,151 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$528,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$494 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,194 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yavapai County
4
Prescott Valley-Prescott Metro Area
4
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yavapai County
4
Prescott Valley-Prescott Metro Area
4
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 42
Feb 2 2 44
Mar 2 1 50
Apr 1 0 56
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 73
Jul 2 0 79
Aug 2 0 77
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 49
Dec 1 1 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 1, AZ State House District 1, AZ
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Schools

Trinity Christian School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
BASIS Prescott
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Taylor Hicks School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Willow Creek Charter School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Yavapai College
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Prescott College
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Coconino Community College
60 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Yavapai Regional Medical Center
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Verde Valley Medical Center
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
Wickenburg Community Hospital
46 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
St George Regional Airport
179 miles, N • 1 star
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