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Preston, NV
Census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada.
Population
257
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
Preston and its ZIP codes
Preston at a glance
- Preston is about 6.9 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White Pine County. PPP loans are for Preston.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,385
4,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,891
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.26M
FY 2026, $7,187 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Preston, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
77
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
9.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Preston, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Preston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LundCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2 |
| RuthCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| ElyCity | 27 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Preston, NV in?
- Preston is in White Pine County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Preston, NV?
- About 257 people live in Preston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Preston?
- Nearby places include Lund (4.8 mi), Ruth (26 mi), Ely (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023