Prescott, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prescott, Wisconsin
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Aerial view of downtown Prescott
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Location of Prescott
in Pierce County, Wisconsin |
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 Prescott, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Prescott, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Prescott, Wisconsin
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.60 sq mi (6.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
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| • Total | 4,333 |
| • Density | 1,458.9/sq mi (562.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-65375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571918 |
Prescott is a city in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It's located right where the St. Croix River flows into the mighty Mississippi River. This makes Prescott a special place with beautiful river views.
The city is also very close to the big Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Many people who live in Prescott travel to these larger cities for work or school. In 2020, about 4,333 people lived here. This makes Prescott the second-largest city in Pierce County.
Prescott was once home to the mother house of the Franciscan Servants of Jesus. The town got its name from Philander Prescott, who started a trading post here in 1839.
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Prescott's Location and Landscape
Prescott is the westernmost city in Wisconsin. Even though it's in Wisconsin, it's officially part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Twin Cities region.
The city covers about 2.96 square miles (7.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a smaller part being water. Prescott's exact location is 44.751567 degrees north latitude and 92.793141 degrees west longitude.
Getting Around Prescott
Prescott has several important roads that help people travel. These include U.S. Highway 10, Wisconsin Highway 29, and Wisconsin Highway 35.
Major Roads Connecting Prescott
- U.S. Highway 10: This highway goes west towards the Twin Cities and east to Ellsworth, which is the county seat.
- Wisconsin Highway 35: This road runs along Wisconsin's western border. North of Prescott, it goes towards River Falls and Hudson. South of Prescott, it follows the Mississippi River all the way to La Crosse. You can also use it to easily reach Red Wing, Minnesota.
- Wisconsin Highway 29: This highway starts in Prescott and heads east. It connects to cities like River Falls, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, Wausau, and Green Bay.
Public Transportation Options
Prescott itself does not have regular public transportation like buses. However, you can find public transport nearby.
- The closest public transportation is in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. There, Metro Transit offers express buses to Minneapolis and St. Paul during weekday rush hours.
- Because Prescott is on two major rivers, private boating is very popular. However, there are no scheduled commercial boat services.
- If you want to travel by train, Amtrak has service in Red Wing and St. Paul. The Empire Builder train runs from these cities to places like Chicago, Seattle, or Portland, Oregon.
- For intercity bus travel, Jefferson Lines offers service in Hastings, Minnesota. These buses travel between Minneapolis and Rochester.
- The nearest airport for commercial flights is the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in the Twin Cities.
Schools in Prescott
Prescott has a good education system with both public and private schools.
Prescott Public Schools
The Prescott School District runs four public schools:
- Malone Elementary School: For students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Malone Intermediate School: For students in 3rd to 5th grade.
- Prescott Middle School: For students in 6th to 8th grade.
- Prescott High School: For students in 9th to 12th grade.
The school mascot for Prescott Public Schools is the cardinal.
Private School Option
- St. Joseph's School: This is a private Catholic school that teaches students from Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Prescott's Population History
Prescott has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how its population has changed:
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| 1860 | 1,031 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,138 | 10.4% | |
| 1880 | 975 | −14.3% | |
| 1890 | 911 | −6.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,002 | 10.0% | |
| 1910 | 936 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 892 | −4.7% | |
| 1930 | 755 | −15.4% | |
| 1940 | 857 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,005 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,536 | 52.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,331 | 51.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,654 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,243 | 22.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,764 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,258 | 13.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,333 | 1.8% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 4,258 people living in Prescott.
- Most residents (95.8%) were White.
- A small percentage were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.4%).
- About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Prescott was 36.5 years.
- About 25.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 11.1% were 65 years or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Famous People from Prescott
Many interesting people have connections to Prescott. Here are a few:
- Alvin Baldus: A former member of the U.S. Congress.
- Solanus Casey: A Roman Catholic priest.
- Daniel J. Dill: A Wisconsin State Representative.
- Nellie A. Hope: A talented violinist, music teacher, and orchestra conductor.
- Edward H. Ives: A Wisconsin State Senator.
- Elmore Y. Sarles: A former Governor of North Dakota.
- Nick Schommer: An NFL football player.
- Heidi Swank: A member of the Nevada Assembly.
- Austin H. Young: A Wisconsin State Senator.
See also
In Spanish: Prescott (Wisconsin) para niños
