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About Preston
Town in Wisconsin, United StatesPreston is a town in Adams County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,377 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 1,393 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Cottonville is located in the town. The ghost towns of Fordham and Roche a Cri were also located in the town.
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Work & commute in Preston
Full picture →Most working residents leave Preston for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Adams (10%), Friendship (10%) and Wisconsin Rapids (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Health in Preston
Health Grade D
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 33% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Wisconsin
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Preston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Preston
Full climate →Preston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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