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Preston
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Preston, Iowa, is a small, welcoming Midwest town known for its friendly community and rural charm. Visitors enjoy peaceful neighborhoods, historic local shops, and easy access to beautiful countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
5,591
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.05°, -90.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,440
Local Cost
$945
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.9°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-36.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
948 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
CWI
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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