At a Glance
Median Income
$71,042
$47,546 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Preston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Preston residents earn a median household income of $71,042 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,546. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Preston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,551/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population24
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,042
Per Capita$47,546
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$125,679
Housing Units23
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,551/100K
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,372/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation939 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Preston was built in 1976.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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