There are also plenty of historical attractions. Transportation Prescott is located at the transportation crossroads in the northern part of the county. Leading into the heart of the city of Prescott from I-30 are U.S. Highway 371 and Arkansas Highways 19 and 24. Kizer Field, the municipal airport, is located on Highway 24 inside city limits. It has a 3,480 foot lighted asphalt runway.
Private storage is available.
A 5,280 foot runway and charter service are available at Hope Municipal Airport, just 20 minutes away by Interstate. The 1990 census lists the population of Nevada County at 10,101, down slighlty from the 1980 level of 11,097 and the 1970 count of 10,111. Prescott has 3,676 residents, down slightly from the 1980 census of 4,103 and the 1970 count of 3,921. Like other parts of rural Arkansas, residents are choosing to move to the farms and peaceful surroundings near the city. Areas near Interstate 30 are currently proposed for annexation to the city of Prescott and the city plans to provide water and sewerage in the area.