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Retirement Living In Prescott - Arizona


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Area Description

Prescott's mile high elevation provides natural beauty that is reflected ni anumber of small lakes, rock mountains and forest, intertwined with hiking trails. Prescott is a city of 43,000, total metro area of approximately 120,000 population. Considered rural by some, but has multiple colleges and most aspects of urban living; centrally located 90 minutes north of Phoenix and 90 minutes south of Flagstaff.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Outdoor recreational opportunities abound with approximately 500 miles of walking/biking trails. Events almost year-round on the downtown Courthouse plaza. Small, nearby lakes attract kayakers and fishermen. Casinos on tribal land within Prescott city boundaries. A myriad of cultural opportunities--professional to home-grown. Many local restaurants to choose from. Experience year-round events in the beautiful downtown Prescott area.

Cultural Activities


Cultural activities of all kinds--professional to home-grown. World's Oldest Rodeo, live music series, Bluegrass Festival, Cowboy Poets Gathering, annual film festival, Yavapai Symphony and Phoenix Symphony concert series, Prescott Pops concert series, community theaters, and art galleries. The three major museums, Yavapai Performing Arts Center, Prescott Center for the Arts, Elks Performing Arts Center and the Arizona Philharmonic are just a few of the places one will find genuine Prescott cultural experiences.

Public transportation


Limited bus routes in Prescott; multiple taxis. Local airport with some passenger service daily to Los Angeles and twice weekly to Denver. Two hours from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix; multiple shuttle buses operate between Phoenix and Prescott.

Medical Facilities


High-quality of medical care including heart and breast centers at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. VA Hospital in Prescott. Yavapai Regional Medical Center is regional and offers as variety of specialized medical services.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Prescott, Arizona?

For those of you that retire in Prescott, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Prescott such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a few days of rain.

Summertime in Prescott is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect some days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Prescott, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a few days of rain.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  25 F°  38 F°  52 F°
 Feb  27 F°  41 F°  55 F°
 Mar  32 F°  46 F°  60 F°
 Apr  37 F°  52 F°  67 F°
 May  45 F°  61 F°  77 F°
 Jun  53 F°  70 F°  86 F°
 Jul  60 F°  75 F°  89 F°
 Aug  59 F°  73 F°  87 F°
 Sep  52 F°  67 F°  82 F°
 Oct  41 F°  56 F°  72 F°
 Nov  31 F°  45 F°  60 F°
 Dec  25 F°  38 F°  51 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  27  0
 Feb  0  22  0
 Mar  0  17  0
 Apr  0  7  0
 May  1  1  0
 Jun  9  0  0
 Jul  14  0  0
 Aug  8  0  0
 Sep  2  0  0
 Oct  0  4  0
 Nov  0  18  0
 Dec  0  27  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  6  19 %
 Feb  2 "  6  20 %
 Mar  1 "  6  22 %
 Apr  1 "  4  22 %
 May  1 "  3  26 %
 Jun  0 "  2  28 %
 Jul  2 "  9  42 %
 Aug  3 "  10  48 %
 Sep  2 "  6  40 %
 Oct  1 "  4  29 %
 Nov  1 "  4  22 %
 Dec  1 "  5  18 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  3 "  2  1
 Feb  4 "  1  2
 Mar  3 "  1  1
 Apr  1 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  0  1
 Dec  1 "  1  1


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Cost of Living for Prescott, AZ

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Senior Housing Options

Almost every housing option can be found in Prescott.

Senior Assistance in Prescott, AZ

Prescott, Arizona offers the following assistance for seniors:
Most senior assistance programs can be found in Prescott.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Prescott Offer For Retirees?

Volunteer opportunities exist almost everywhere in Prescott. From the Chamber of Commerce to the local hospital, library and public schools, you can easily find something to do!

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