Welcome to “Everybody’s Hometown”, Prescott, Arizona! Located in the mountains of north central Arizona and approximately 96 miles northwest of Phoenix, the City borders the Prescott National Forest to the south and west. Prescott is the county seat of Yavapai County.

Prescott and the nearby towns of Chino Valley and Prescott Valley form what is known locally as the Tri-City area.

Prescott's average elevation is 5,400 feet. The local climate is mild, with average temperatures ranging from fifty degrees to ninety degrees F and the average precipitation recorded at 19.8 inches, most of which is rain. The city has experienced moderate growth since 1975 with the population increasing from 16,888 to 33,938 in 2001.

Recreational opportunities abound in central Yavapai County. Five area lakes within 10 miles of downtown Prescott provide boating and fishing. The 1.2 million-acre Prescott National Forest, which surrounds the city on three sides, contains myriad hiking trails and other outdoor recreational opportunities.