PrestonND
A town of 60. Nearly 35.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
60
residents
Median home value
$329K
Census ACS
Household income
$115K
median
Median age
72.7
years
What makes Preston stand out
The thing Preston does most differently from other towns.
Small town
60 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Preston is conserved land
15 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
35.1%conserved
35.1%
conserved · 7,965 of 22,695 acres
15 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Preston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–23°
Spring31–53°
Summer56–80°
Fall34–55°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Preston is
Preston beats the North Dakota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
5 better19 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Preston | 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% |
Lisbon Area Health Services
12.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →