Preston TownshipND
A town of 70, settled in 1895.
Is Preston Township a good place to live?
Preston Township’s median age is 72.7 years, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 33.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. 35% of the land in Preston Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Preston Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
70 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Preston Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Preston Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Preston Township.
Nearly a third of Preston Township is conserved land
15 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Cold waves leads a high hazard risk in Preston Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Preston Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Preston Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Preston Township is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults in Preston Township feel lonely than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
26% of adults feel lonely in Preston Township. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Preston Township. 13% of adults report frequent mental distress in Preston Township.
| Preston Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Preston Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Preston Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Preston Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Preston Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Preston Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Preston Township, ND a good place to live?
Preston Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.