Prescott, AR is a city located in Nevada County, Arkansas and has a population of about 3,000 people. The city is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. In terms of the BestPlaces rankings, Prescott has an overall score of 7.4 out of 10. This score also includes ratings for each category such as Cost of Living (6.0), Crime (9.5), Education (7.1), Employment (7.0), Housing (7.3) and Amenities (7.8). Prescott offers a low cost of living compared to the national average, making it attractive to those looking for affordable housing options. Additionally, crime is relatively low in Prescott with only 5 total crimes per 1,000 people reported annually which is well below the US average of 22 per 1,000 people. Education scores are above the national average at 7.1 on a scale from 0-10 while employment opportunities have been rated slightly below the national average at 7.0 on the same scale from 0-10. Lastly, housing options are very accessible with an affordability rating of 7.3 out of 10 while amenities offered in Prescott are rated quite highly at 7.8 out of 10 giving residents plenty to do and enjoy in their spare time!
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