Prescott, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 43,587 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Higher elevation means cooler summers than most of Arizona and snow in the winter.
Geography
The world’s largest forest of ponderosa pines overlooks the city.
Cultural Attractions
Prescott has all of the typical cultural fare for a city of its size--museums, shopping centers, and art galleries. It also has a 110,000-volume library, and Yavapai College features a noncredit “retirement college” with more than 900 students older than 60.
Recreation
The city is home to six golf courses, and there are parks for camping, hiking, riding horses, and rock climbing.
Historical
The downtown’s Whiskey Row harkens back to the city’s founding in the 1860s.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 41.2% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 11 |
| Number of libraries within the area | N/A |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 2 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 12 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $55,671 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $43,864 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $34,149 |
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