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Preston, IA

Preston, IA.

Population: 1,743 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$241,472
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.9%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$242,748
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, landslide, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Stella Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+18 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Median annual property tax
$2,489
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,864
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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