About Preston
Preston is a tiny community in eastern Iowa, home to 940 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Preston holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,093 residents per square mile.
📰 Preston News Today
- Keith D. Graves Obituary Jul 19, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Jul 19
- Power lines down in Preston, Iowa after storm KWQC · Apr 3
- Rebecca Ann (Sanders) James Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory · Mar 15
- Preston Iowa woman's home damaged by storm fox10tv.com · Apr 2
- After being fired from four hospitals, nurse was hired by Shenandoah hospital Iowa Capital Dispatch · Apr 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Preston Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Preston — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Preston
- Geno's Pizza Shop — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Preston
- McNeil Nature Preserve reviews ★
- Dalton Pond WMA · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Jackson County Recreation Trail · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Two Good Park reviews ★
- Westside Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Preston
- Easton Valley Junior High / High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)940
Rank in state#295 of 940
Land area0.86 sq mi
Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates42.0492, -90.3970