Quality of Life and Culture in Preston, KS - PlaceVista

Preston, KS B+

Population: 156

Home Price: $19,500

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Overview

Preston is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 156. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Preston has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 16.1 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Preston, KS

Employment and Income	Preston	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$17,996	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$25,673	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	26.5%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Preston	Kansas	United States
Median Age	40.7	43.0	42.3

Gender	Preston	Kansas	United States
Male	46.8%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	53.2%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Preston	Kansas	United States
White	94.2%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.8%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Preston	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$19,500	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$394	$518	$801
Family Households	14.5%	14.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	61.4%	61.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	47.0%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	53.0%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Preston	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	11.7%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	19.2%	19.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	39.2%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	12.5%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	13.3%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Preston	Kansas	United States
Mathematics	NA%	34.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	37.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Preston	Kansas	United States
Murder	NA	1.1	3.0
Rape	NA	35.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	12.7	40.7
Assault	NA	194.0	188.5

Property Crime	Preston	Kansas	United States
Burglary	NA	274.0	336.1
Theft	NA	1056.7	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	109.8	167.1
Arson	NA	10.1	10.5

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