Lisa Wilkinson

City of Prescott

The City of Prescott is located in the highlands of north central Arizona. Prescott was the first Territorial Capital of Arizona, and is the Yavapai County Seat. Prescott's population is about 46,000, but Prescott is part of western Yavapai County, with a market area population of over 115,000. Prescott offers an outstanding quality of life for residents and visitors, with a mild four-season climate, over 450 miles of multi-use trails, and tens of thousands of acres of open space, attracting hikers, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATVs. Prescott is the business and cultural center of Yavapai County. Top employment sectors include healthcare, government, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, and logistics. Yavapai College Center for Performing Arts, the Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts, and historic Elk's Theatre offer a variety of live performances. There are three museums including the Sharlot Hall Museum, the Phippen Museum, and the Museum of Indigenous Peoples. The quaint downtown is home to Whiskey Row, as well as a variety of boutiques, antique shops, art galleries and restaurants. The historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza hosts art fairs, music festivals and special events throughout the year. Yavapai Regional Medical Center serves Western Yavapai County. As part of the Dignity Health system, residents have access to more medical specialties than ever. The Northern Arizona Veterans Administration Healthcare System serves veterans from all over northern Arizona. Prescott is home to four institutes of higher education, including Yavapai College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott College and a satellite of Northern Arizona University. Prescott's primary and secondary education options are excellent, with a number of quality charter and private schools in addition to the quality public school system.