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Preston, ID
City in Franklin County, Idaho.
Population
5,928
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
868
ZIP codes
0
Preston and its ZIP codes
Preston at a glance
- Preston is about 37 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 33rd among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $61,039, 22% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $350,300 (16% below Idaho) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for Preston, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Preston, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,039
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$350,300
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (594), Irish Americans (344), Mexican Americans (258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Preston.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,366
4,167 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,659
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.2M
FY 2026, $5,157 per person
How people get to work
Preston, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Preston, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
141
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
17.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Preston, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Preston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DaytonCity | 5.6 mi | 6.7 |
| FranklinCity | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| WestonCity | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| CliftonCity | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| Cornish, UTTown | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| Lewiston, UTCity | 10 mi | 25.8 |
| Cove, UTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14.7 |
| Richmond, UTCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| OxfordCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Trenton, UTTown | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| Clarkston, UTTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Amalga, UTTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Newton, UTTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Smithfield, UTCity | 19 mi | 6 |
| Cache, UTCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| Malad CityCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Preston, ID in?
- Preston is in Franklin County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Preston, ID?
- About 5,928 people live in Preston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Preston?
- Nearby places include Dayton (5.6 mi), Franklin (7 mi), Weston (7.1 mi), Clifton (9 mi), Cornish, UT (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023