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Preston, KS
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Preston, KS
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 $28,462 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,069. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 384 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Preston is $21,900 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $46,572. Median rent is $628/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Preston reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,032/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.