PrestonWI
A town of 1,375. Healthier than 87% of U.S. towns.
What makes Preston stand out
The thing Preston does most differently from other towns.
1,375 people, and everyone knows the way
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Preston’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Preston. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Preston beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Preston | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.7% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.9% | 6.5% |
Most working residents commute out of Preston
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.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
6.7% of Preston is conserved land
8.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roche-A-Cri State Park | 4.9 mi | 459 |
| 2. Roche-a-Cri State Natural Area | — | 132 |
98% of working residents leave Preston for work
Where Preston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Preston
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Preston 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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- Population
- 1,377
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 968 ft
- Area code
- 608