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Preston, IA
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Preston, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Preston a Good Place to Live?
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 0.1% (97% 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 $221,961. 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 626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,618/100K.
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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.