PrestonIdaho
Preston is a city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. The population was 5,591 at the 2020 census, up from 5,204 at the 2010 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Preston
Preston is a close-knit town in southeastern Idaho, home to 6,160 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Preston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 902 residents per square mile.
📰 Preston News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Preston Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Preston — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,160.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Preston
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hirschi's Haunted Hollow · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Preston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Preston
- FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL
- PRESTON JR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Franklin County Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.