At a Glance
Violent Crime
336/100K
3,873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
34.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
330 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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Preston reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,873/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
34.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population209
Median Age9.7 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female33% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,521
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,332M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,468
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$199,414
Housing Units15
Rent Burden17.7%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property3,873/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,638 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (136 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.365 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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