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Adams County

Population in July 2008: 245. Population change since 2000: -7.9%
 

Males: 109  (44.7%)
Females: 136  (55.3%)

Median resident age:  45.5 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50859.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,528 (it was $28,500 in 2000)
Prescott:  $36,528
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,756
Prescott:  $15,756
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $27,415 (it was $18,500 in 2000)
Prescott:  $27,415
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $50,174; Detached houses: $49,648; Mobile homes: $34,444

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Races in Prescott:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Prescott: 68.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (24.1%), Irish (16.5%), English (10.9%), United States (9.4%), Danish (2.6%), Czech (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/26/1890

Elevation: 1160 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 612 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Prescott

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Prescott city

  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 5.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Prescott:  1.1% ($209)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (64.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (74.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (363.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Corning, IA (2.6 miles ), Cromwell, IA (2.8 miles) , Kent, IA (3.1 miles) , Lenox, IA (3.2 miles ), Carbon, IA (3.4 miles) , Creston, IA (3.6 miles ), Sharpsburg, IA (3.9 miles) , Bridgewater, IA (4.0 miles) .

Latitude: 41.02 N, Longitude: 94.61 W

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: -17 (-6.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (13%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (53%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Social assistance (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (5%)
  • Personal and laundry services (5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16%)
  • Carpenters (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (19%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (19%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)



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Prescott-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 173% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the Prescott city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category 4 tornado 10.6 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Prescott-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 55.9 miles away from Prescott center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Prescott:
  • ALEGENT HEALTH MERCY HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; CORNING, IA)
  • GREATER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; CRESTON, IA)
  • ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; GREENFIELD, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Prescott, IA

Amtrak station near Prescott:
  • 14 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Prescott:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 46 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 73 miles; OMAHA, NE; FT enrollment: 6,175)
Public elementary/middle school in Prescott:
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Library in Prescott:
  • PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,182; Location: 607 2ND STREET; 4,777 books; 6 audio materials; 176 video materials; 10 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Prescott: Prescott (A), Kline Museum (B), Prescott Public Library (C), Prescott Fire Department (D), Prescott City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Prescott: Prescott United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Prescott: Prescott Community Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.9%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.8%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.6%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Prescott, IA



Prescott compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Prescott travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Adams County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (81%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Prescott

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents34.7%22.2%14.3%9.7%19.1%
Congregations43.8%6.3%6.3%6.3%37.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$794
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,320
Totals for Government 0$0 11$2,114



Prescott government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $25,000
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $75,000
    Regular Highways: $42,000
    Water Utilities: $32,000
    General - Other: $17,000
    Financial Administration: $16,000
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000
    Libraries: $13,000
    Sewerage: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000
    Fire Protection: $7,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $17,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $150,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $74,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $53,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $23,000
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $89,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $2,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $67,000
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $85,000
    Water Utilities: $42,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000
    General Support: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $37,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $48,000

5.83% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,351 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.83%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Montgomery County, IA  0.81% ($30,231 average AGI)


6.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,794 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.00%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Union County, IA  1.05% ($22,471 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Prescott:
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Prescott:
  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Prescott:
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


Prescott fatal accident list:
Jun 27, 1999 06:37 AM, 6230, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 5, 1978 01:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 2 Mi W And 1/4 Mi S Of Strington, Call Sign: KNFN833
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/13/2002, Expiration Date: 05/19/2012
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
  • 4 Mi N 3 1/4 E, Call Sign: KNFP540, Licensee ID: L00082932
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.990 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/02/2002, Expiration Date: 03/02/2012
    Registrant: George O Bothell, 2471 150th St, Prescott, IA 50859-8021, Phone: (515) 335-2571
  • Ne Adams Tower 19km North Of Corning Ia On Cr N 61, Type: Tank, Structure height: 40 m, Call Sign: WPZA437, Licensee ID: L00060761
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.471 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/12/2003, Expiration Date: 12/12/2013, Certifier: Dan Macintosh
    Registrant: Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, 1391 - 190th Street, Creston, IA 50801, Phone: (641) 782-5744, Fax: (641) 782-9265

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: KB0NBE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00819387
    Grant Date: 04/13/2004, Expiration Date: 06/14/2014, Certifier: Van J Kaiser
    Registrant: Van J Kaiser, Prescott, IA 50859
  • Call Sign: N0DTS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00327559
    Grant Date: 08/28/2008, Expiration Date: 11/06/2018
    Registrant: Michael D Gray, Box 146, Prescott, IA 50859
  • Call Sign: N0EIX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00327559
    Grant Date: 08/28/2008, Expiration Date: 11/06/2018
    Registrant: Sherry S Gray, Prescott, IA 50859
  • Call Sign: N0OAK, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/28/1991, Expiration Date: 05/28/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/29/2003
    Registrant: Donna L West, Rr 2 Box 192, Prescott, IA 50859
  • Call Sign: WD9FJF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00178608
    Grant Date: 07/02/2004, Expiration Date: 07/14/2014
    Registrant: Richard M Fourez, 2152 Quince Avenue, Prescott, IA 50859
  • Call Sign: KC0HZW, Previous Call Sign: KC6UBA, Licensee ID: L00237500
    Grant Date: 05/04/2001, Expiration Date: 06/04/2011, Certifier: Stephen D Hunter
    Registrant: Stephen D Hunter, 2059 Quince Ave, Prescott, IA 50859-8076


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3965X , Serial Number: 28-7625002, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 08/13/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Randall F Devore, 2509 220th St, Prescott, IA 50859


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