Profile for Prescott, Arkansas, AR

19th-century lumber town

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 0. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 0 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Chicken and Egg Festival - June 1-2, 2007

Historic sites and museums: Nevada County Depot Museum

Listed places near Prescott

Cemeteries (12)

Communities (1)

Hotels (1)

Libraries (1)

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5% of Prescott residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Prescott ancestry & family history guide.

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• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Prescott was $11,515, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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12% of Prescott residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Prescott festival dates:

• Chicken and Egg Festival - June 1-2, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Prescott, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $216.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $508.

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Libraries in Prescott include Nevada County Library ... View libraries

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Nevada County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Prescott political report.

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The average commute time for Prescott workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Prescott include Econo Lodge.

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