Preston, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
127 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
25.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,462 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$21,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$340 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$427 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pratt County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pratt County
5
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 32
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 3 3 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 1 1 44
Dec 1 4 33

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, KS State Senate District 33, KS State House District 114, KS
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Schools

Cunningham Elem
10 miles, S • 3.2 star
Cunningham High
10 miles, S • 2.8 star
Liberty Middle School
13 miles, W • 1.4 star
Pratt Sr High
13 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Pratt Community College
11 miles, W • 1.9 star
Barclay College
31 miles, W • 1.4 star
Sterling College
37 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Hutchinson Community College
41 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Pratt Regional Medical Center
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
Kingman Community Hospital
25 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
84 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
87 miles, NE • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
119 miles, NW • 1 star
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