Prescott, Iowa

Prescott: city in Iowa

About

Prescott is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 257 and a population density of 248 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 235 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Prescott

Population 235 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Adams County
Postal code 50859
Area 1.04 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.0230,-94.6136
Altitude 1,194 feet / 364 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 00:04:23 (16th April 2026)
Density 227 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.36% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Prescott is located at 41°1'23"N 94°36'49"W (41.0230400, -94.6135800).

Prescott map

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Weather

77°F
Chance Rain Showers
8 to 16 mph SSW Thursday

A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Prescott decreased by 9.36% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 257 - census
2011 255 -0.78% estimation process
2012 249 -2.41% estimation process
2013 249 0% estimation process
2014 251 0.8% estimation process
2015 244 -2.87% estimation process
2016 241 -1.24% estimation process
2017 239 -0.84% estimation process
2018 238 -0.42% estimation process
2019 237 -0.42% estimation process
2020 235 -0.85% estimation process
Prescott zip code is 50859. County name: Adams, County fips: 19003

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Prescott, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
154396 Southwestern Community College Creston (IA) 50801

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Prescott, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CRN Creston Pine and Adams Avenue RAIL
OSC Osceola Main & East Clay Streets RAIL
OMA Omaha 1003 S. 9th Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Prescott.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Pr Post Office Prescott (IA) 50859

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  • Prescott, Arizona A city in Yavapai County, Arizona. with a population of 44,837 people.
  • Prescott, Wisconsin city in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 4,279 people.
  • Prescott, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 2,927 people.
  • Prescott, Washington city in Walla Walla County, Washington, USA with a population of 310 people.
  • Prescott, Kansas city in Kansas, USA with a population of 268 people.
  • Prescott, Michigan human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 253 people.
  • Prescott, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 63 people.

Other cities in Adams County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Corning 1,424 City in Adams County, Iowa, United States
Williamson 157 City in Iowa, USA
Nodaway 102 Township in Adams County, Iowa
Carbon 31 City in Adams County, Iowa, United States