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Prescott

A township of 50 people in Renville County, North Dakota

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Outdoors in Prescott

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Conserved land23%5,224 of 22,901 acres

Trails43 mi1.2 mi per sq mi

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Living in Prescott

Health in Prescott

Compared with North Dakota

≈Just like North Dakota

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Prescott tracks North Dakota closely.

Care nearby

Trinity HospitalsMinot · 19.8 mi · ER

Minot DentalMinot · 19.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58740 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Prescott →

Natural hazards in Prescott

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 6% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding❄️ Winter weather

0Does Prescott flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 23 declared for Renville County MapPrescott vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Prescott

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Prescott has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 3°Winter

52° / 29°Spring

79° / 54°Summer

54° / 32°Fall

How much snow does Prescott get?About 52 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 27, with the last in spring around May 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Prescott

Nearest: Ward County Public LibraryMinot · 19.7 miles · 52 hrs a week

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