Preston, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
348 Population 464/sq mi density
$30,500 Median Income $14,313 per capita
$147,500 Home Value $202,619 Zillow
$586 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$30,500 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$147,500 home value, $586/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Preston, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,500
59% below
$14,313 per capita
Home Value
$147,500
48% below
Zillow: $202,619
Median Rent
$586/mo
50% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
41%
Home Value
52%
Rent
50%
Poverty
234%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Preston a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 10.5% (192% 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 $202,619. 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.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population348
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density464/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$30,500
Per Capita$14,313
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$147,500
Rent$586
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$202,619
Housing Units139
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband73.4%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Preston was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (53 miles).
24.1% of the population has a disability.