What is the population of Preston, Iowa?

Preston has a population of approximately 1,044 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Preston, Iowa located?

Preston is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.0492°, -90.3970°.

What is the median household income in Preston?

The median household income in Preston is approximately $74,063 based on the most recent open data.

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Preston

Total population

1,044

Median home value

$163,900

27.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$74,063

Preston$74k

National$74k

Founded

1870

Elevation197 m

Land area2.49 km²

Weather64°F · Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates42.05°, -90.40°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1870

Elevation

197 m

Area

2.49 km²

Official website

www.prestoniowa.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Preston is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 949 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Preston got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the railroad through that territory. Preston is named for one of its founders, I. M. Preston. Those present at the time of the town's platting were allowed to name Preston's streets after themselves.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

46.1

Median home value

$163,900

Housing units

533

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

4.6%

Race & ethnicity

White

94.3%

Black

4.5%

Asian

Hispanic

0.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.0492

Longitude

-90.3970

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

64°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Saturday Night

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sunday

69°F

Rain Showers Likely

Sunday Night

55°F

Rain Showers Likely

Monday

65°F

Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Preston, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31.9%

Diabetes

9.9%

Adult obesity

41.2%

Binge drinking

23.3%

Adult smoking

17.8%

No leisure activity

26.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Easton Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Miles · 288 students · 13.1:1 ratio
Easton Valley Junior High / High School
High · Preston · 211 students · 12.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).