Preston, ID

Preston, Idaho

Preston, Idaho, in Franklin county, is 60 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 395 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 4,682.

The People and Families of Preston

In Preston, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Preston, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Preston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Preston had a median family income of $39,537. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Preston.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Preston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $25. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Preston.

Preston Housing

Preston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Preston, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Preston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Preston, ID

Comparing Preston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Preston Almanac

Preston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Preston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Preston Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Preston High Schools (2004)

PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL
151 EAST 2ND SOUTH
208-852-0280
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 710 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

FRANKLIN COUNTY (ALT) HIGH
594 NORTH STATE
208-852-2272
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 56 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Preston Colleges

(List of All Idaho Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!