Town guide
Preston
A township of 71 people in Ransom County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Preston
Parks & trails →Conserved land35%7,965 of 22,695 acres
Trails15 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Preston
Health in Preston
Compared with North Dakota
5better than ND·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Lisbon Area Health ServicesLisbon · 12.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 25.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58062, 58049, 58033 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Preston →
Natural hazards in Preston
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Preston →
Climate in Preston
Full climate →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.
23° / 4°Winter
53° / 31°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
55° / 34°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Preston →
Libraries near Preston
See all →Nearest: Enderlin Municipal LibraryEnderlin · 11.5 miles · 30 hrs a week
Where Preston is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Ransom CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Preston
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