At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$24,725 per capita
Home Value
$122,200
Zillow: $253,149
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
16.8% 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+
3.7 / 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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,725. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Preston is $122,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,149. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
27.1% of adults in Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Preston has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$24,725
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,200
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$253,149
Housing Units83
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation791 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute38 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Preston was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.