At a Glance
Median Income
$71,042
$47,546 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
17.2% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,372/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
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%
Broadband73.3%
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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.