At a Glance
Median Income
$81,364
$36,815 per capita
Home Value
$167,900
Zillow: $127,930
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.2% smoking rate
How Preemption Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Preemption's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Preemption a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Preemption residents earn a median household income of $81,364 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,815. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Preemption is $167,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,930. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
31.2% of adults in Preemption hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preemption has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,364
Per Capita$36,815
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$127,930
Housing Units94
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation805 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Preemption was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.