Preston, IA
Living in Preston
Bikeability48
Walkability39
Commute49
Public Transit27
Affordability96
Public Safety93
Airports13
Hospitals88
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+4 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate46%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector84%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office27%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$438Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Preston
United States45
Iowa35
Jackson County12
Property Crime in Preston
United States48
Iowa43
Jackson County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Preston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding35
Tornado17
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Preston, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Preston, IA
Sacred Heart Elementary School
14 miles, W
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
15 miles, N
St Joseph Catholic School
17 miles, SW
Unity Christian High School
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Preston, IA
University of Dubuque
34 miles, NW
Loras College
35 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Davenport
35 miles, S
Clarke University
35 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Preston, IA
Jackson County Regional Health Center
14 miles, W
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Genesis Medical Center-Dewitt
17 miles, SW
Midwest Medical Center
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Preston, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
29 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
42 miles, S
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
67 miles, E
The Eastern Iowa Airport
68 miles, W