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Preston, NE
Census-designated place in Richardson County, Nebraska.
Population
16
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
281
ZIP codes
0
Preston and its ZIP codes
Preston at a glance
- Preston is about 11 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richardson County. PPP loans are for Preston.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,132
2,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.1M
FY 2026, $8,013 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Preston, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Preston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Falls CityCity | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Reserve, KSCity | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| RuloVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Big Lake, MOVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Hamlin, KSCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Fortescue, MOTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| SalemVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Morrill, KSCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| White Cloud, KSCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Hiawatha, KSCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| VerdonVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BaradaVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Bigelow, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Craig, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Corning, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Robinson, KSCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Preston, NE in?
- Preston is in Richardson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Preston, NE?
- About 16 people live in Preston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Preston?
- Nearby places include Falls City (4.7 mi), Reserve, KS (4.7 mi), Rulo (4.8 mi), Big Lake, MO (9.5 mi), Hamlin, KS (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023