Preston, Nebraska elevator from W 1, 2014
Preston’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 149 in 1900, 19 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1915 on.
- 1881Preston is settled
PrestonNE
The town, settled in 1881, counts 16 residents.
Population
16
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$103K
Census ACS
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
66.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Preston a good place to live?
Preston’s age of the median resident is 66.5 years, against 37.5 years in Nebraska’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Preston. Preston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
16 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Preston: who provides what
Preston is unincorporated, so Richardson County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerOmaha Public Power District13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesRichardson CountyRichardson County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRichardson County ClerkRichardson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6835568355 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Preston.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Preston
In Preston, the typical July afternoon high is 88°F.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–40°
Spring42–65°
Summer65–86°
Fall43–66°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: high risk in Preston, mostly inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 66% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Preston, 38% come from inland flooding and 24% from drought.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A larger share of adults in Preston have obesity than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
Among adults in Preston, 29% sleep under 7 hours. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Preston. CDC measures, 32 in all: Preston beats Nebraska on 1 and trails on 11. Also worth knowing: only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Preston.
| Preston | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better20 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Preston | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.1% |
Community Medical Center
5.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Preston
15pages on Preston
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Preston; the nearest are
Highland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Highland, KS17.8 mi$4,080 in-state tuitionPeru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru32.4 mi$8,640 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Preston residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Preston
Village in Nebraska, United States
Preston is a village in Richardson County in Southeastern Nebraska, United States. It is located within the Sac and Fox Reservation. The population was 19 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 942 ft
Questions about Preston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Preston, NE a good place to live?
Preston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.