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Preston, MO
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Preston, MO
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 $30,500 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,313. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Preston is $147,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,639. Median rent is $586/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Preston reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 244/100K.
Education
2.9% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.