Prescott At-A-Glance

Prescott sits 90 miles from both Phoenix to the south and Flagstaff to the north. It's easily accessible from either direction along Interstate 17.

Prescott offers benefits for residents and visitors alike. That’s how we’ve become “Everybody’s Home Town." People come here for the weather, the small-town atmosphere, nature’s playground, and most of all, the relaxing and laid-back lifestyle. Whether our guests are here for a day, a week, or want to become residents, the choice of sights, sounds and entertainment is endless.

Our old-fashioned Courthouse Square features parades, art fairs, music and other special events especially for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Christmas. Cowboys and cowgals of all generations gather on historic Whiskey Row to experience the nightlife and sip a few beers.

Historic Facts About Prescott

• Named for noted historian William Hickling Prescott.
• First settled in 1864 as part of the Yankee defense against the South.
• Incorporated in 1883.
• Survived major fire in 1900.
• Was the first territorial capital of Arizona, lost it to Tucson and then Phoenix in 1889

Why People Live in Prescott

• Sunny skies nearly every day
• Small-town living
• Prescott National Forest
• Area lakes for fishing, hiking and small boats
• Hiking, horse and biking trail systems
• Access to services normally available only in larger cities
• Low crime rate
• Reduced traffic
• Two major medical facilities (county and Veterans Administration)

Why People Work in Prescott

• Easy access to major transportation routes
• Friendly business climate
• Regional trade center
• Variety of retail, small business, and professional service firms
• Opportunities for tourism-related services

For more information about the community:

Prescott Chamber of Commerce
City of Prescott