Preston, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
127
Population
289/sq mi density
$28,462
Median Income
$20,069 per capita
$21,900
Home Value
$46,572 Zillow
$628
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$28,462 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$21,900 home value, $628/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Preston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7584°N, 98.5578°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pratt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pratt Regional (PTT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").