Prescott
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Prescott is a charming riverside town in eastern Ontario, known for its historic architecture, small-town hospitality, and stunning views over the St. Lawrence River. Its size belies an active community spirit and a lively cultural calendar, making it a friendly destination for visitors seeking history and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
3,965
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
44.72°, -75.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,120
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-32.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
888 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
128.0
Airport
OGS
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.