Little York Pavilion · National Register of Historic Places
Preble’s story
Preble in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
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A town of 1,150. Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,150
−2.6% since 2010
Median home value
$177K
Census ACS
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
44.8
years
Jobs based here
318
A commuter town
What makes Preble stand out
The 2 things Preble does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,150 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HomerTullyScottTruxtonPreble
Preble’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →61°
Cloudy
H 65° · L 47°
Local news
All →- Preble board to discuss solar, wind energy legislation607newsnow.com · Sep 23
- Preble considers temporary bans on solar, wind energy systems607newsnow.com · Sep 14
- Pulled over driver tried to swap seats with passenger as trooper approached, police sayWSTM · Aug 13
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Preble. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Preble beats the New York average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. New York
12 better17 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Preble | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 17.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 7.7% |
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center
9.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
74th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Preble
Most working residents leave Preble for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Cortland (15%), Cortlandville (9%) and Homer (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Preble4%
Cortland15%
Cortlandville9%
Homer7%
Tully6%
18 mi
median commute distance
318
jobs based in Preble
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Preble has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 117 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
117″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring33–54°
Summer56–77°
Fall39–58°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
15.2% of Preble is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
15.2%conserved
15.2%
conserved · 2,661 of 17,534 acres
18 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Heiberg Memorial Forest | 13 mi | 2,256 |
| 2. Dwyer Memorial Park | 0.4 mi | 56 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
paid flood claims since 1981
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Preble for work
Where Preble’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
318jobs based in Preble
4%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Preble on the National Register of Historic Places.
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