PrestonIL
A town of 1,601.
99% of working residents leave Preston for work
Where Preston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Preston’s report card
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Most working residents commute out of Preston
Most working residents leave Preston for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Olney (29%), Olney (8%) and Flora (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Preston has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Preston beats the Illinois average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Preston | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6.3% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
0% of Preston is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Preston
Township in Illinois, United States
Preston Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,247 and it contained 635 housing units. Before May 2, 1859, this locale was known as Douglas Township.
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- Population
- 1,176
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 449 ft
Preston’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Preston.