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About Prescott

City in Iowa, United States
191Population
0.4 sq miArea
1,194 ftElevation

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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ZIP code50859
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Most working residents leave Prescott for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Creston (18%), Corning (15%) and Des Moines (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Creston
18%
Corning
15%
Des Moines
5%
Lenox
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Prescott →

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≈Just like Iowa

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Nothing stands out: Prescott tracks Iowa closely.

Care nearby

Chi Health - Mercy CorningCorning · 7.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bedford ClinicBedford · 25.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Prescott · CMS · HRSAHealth in Prescott →

Natural hazards in Prescott

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
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Prescott has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 16°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 40°Fall
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