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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates37.9413°N, 93.2086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.84"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 88 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 96 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 10 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 48 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 66 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 100 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

448 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 428 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 94 km 2
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 71 km 0
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 81 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 74 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 34 km 4
May 4, 1999 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 85 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 36 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 26 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 42 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 25 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 27 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 39 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 34 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 26 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 27 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 38 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 31 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 40 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 20 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 25 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 26 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 26 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,569 44 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,418 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,369 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.8").

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