Preston, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 19 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -62.0%
Males: 11  (60.5%)
Females: (39.5%)
Median resident age:

58.3 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68355

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,338 (it was $40,625 in 2000)
Preston:

$50,338
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,166 (it was $10,009 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,466 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Preston:

$53,466
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $117,616; detached houses: $117,691
March 2022 cost of living index in Preston: 72.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Preston, NE (2022)
    • 1847.4%White alone
    • 923.7%Hispanic
    • 821.1%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: German (57.1%), Irish (19.0%), English (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 940 feet

Land area: 0.06 square miles.

Population density: 303 people per square mile   (very low).

Preston, Nebraska map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Preston village:

1.1% ($217)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (40.9 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (81.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (428.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Reserve, KS (2.2 miles),
Rulo, NE (2.2 miles ),
Falls City, NE (2.2 miles ),
Big Lake, MO (3.0 miles),
Hamlin, KS (3.2 miles),
Fortescue, MO (3.3 miles),
Salem, NE (3.4 miles),
Morrill, KS (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.03 N, Longitude: 95.52 W

Distribution of median household income in Preston, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Preston, NE in 2022

Preston satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+25.0%).

Average climate in Preston, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Preston-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 100% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1950, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Preston village center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.4 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Preston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 446% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 261.1 miles away from Preston center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 318.8 miles away from Preston center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 222.3 miles away from Preston center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 300.2 miles away from Preston center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 191.6 miles away from Preston center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 288.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Richardson County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Preston:

  • CAREAGE ESTATES OF FALLS CITY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • KETTER MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • IN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • FALLS CITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FALLS CITY, NE)
  • NORTHEAST KANSAS MULTI COUNTY HHA (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • HIAWATHA PLACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Preston:

  • Highland Community College (about 18 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 41 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 44 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Washburn University (about 70 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • Grantham University (about 71 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 74 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 76 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)

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Richardson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.2%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Preston:

Marital status in Preston, NE
  • Never married: 5.9%
  • Now married: 88.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Preston:

  • High school or higher: 67.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 7.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Preston, NE (based on Richardson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,31219
Catholic1,6605
Evangelical Protestant1,32211
Other21
None3,067-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Richardson County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Richardson County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

10.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Richardson County:

8.8%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.9%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Richardson County:

19.6%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Preston:

47.1%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Preston:

42.1%
Nebraska:

45.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Preston:

30.2%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Preston:

14.0%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Preston:

6.9
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Preston:

27.5%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

45.9%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Preston:

75.0%
State:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Preston, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Preston:

  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Preston:

  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Preston:

  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.4mTotal length
  • 5,950Total average daily traffic
  • 690Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,617Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Preston Siding 1.0 Mi At 292 Deg (Lat: 40.035000 Lon: -95.533861), Overall height: 25.3 m, Call Sign: WHI840,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2181.60 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/1998, Expiration Date: 04/22/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2008, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Preston, NE
  • 45.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Wood
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Preston, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Preston compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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