Preston, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jackson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,057 Population 1,229/sq mi density
$82,950 Median Income $35,970 per capita
$144,600 Home Value $235,127 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,950 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,600 home value, $789/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Preston, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,950
10% above
$35,970 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
49% below
Zillow: $235,127
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,070/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Preston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Preston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
51%
Rent
68%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Preston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Preston residents earn a median household income of $82,950 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,970. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Preston is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,127. Median rent is $789/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Preston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,070/100K.

Education

23.1% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Preston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,057
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,229/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,950
Per Capita$35,970
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$789
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$235,127
Housing Units439
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,070/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation668 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Preston was founded in 1870.
The median home in Preston was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.