Preston, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,315 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$549 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fillmore County
1
Rochester Metro Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 8 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 26, MN State House District 26B, MN
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Schools

Fillmore Central Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Lanesboro Elementary
6 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Luther College
29 miles, S • 2.8 star
University of Minnesota-Rochester
31 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Olmsted Medical Center
30 miles, N • 5 star
Winneshiek Medical Center
30 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
26 miles, NW • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
44 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, SW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
88 miles, NE • 1 star
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