Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 26 min5:27 am – 8:53 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min7:38 am – 4:34 pm
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People2,300 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.1992 householdsMedian household income $65,577Median home value $206,700Median rent $756 a month78% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,816 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.4% unemployment rate66% of adults are in the labour force, 1,191 employedMain industries: education and health care 33%, manufacturing 11%, professional and business services 8%Average commute 25 minutes78% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 8% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, German or Dutch 3%, Spanish 1%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 24°F, lows 4°F37 in of rain a year, on about 69 dayswettest month June42 in of snow a year, on about 30 days8 days above 90°F, 166 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Preston station, 4 mi away
Nearby landmarksCrystal Springspring · 3.2 miRoot River State Trail Fountain Trailheadtrailhead · 7.9 miMill Pondlake · 9.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsForestville Mystery Cave State Parkstate park · 3.3 mi · 3,326 acresCamp Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 3.5 mi · 64 acresS. Br. Root River State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 3.9 mi · 322 acresForestville Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore)state conservation land · 5.7 miCherry Grove State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 7.3 mi · 78 acresCherry Grove Blind Valley State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 7.3 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowFillmore County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsCold wave Relatively ModerateLandslide Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality69% of days had good air in 2025239 of 344 days measured97 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 39, worst day 166main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Olmsted County, MN, 30 mi away
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterPrestonserves 1,322 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,260 ft384 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalOlmstead Medical Center Chatfield15.6 miPost officePreston Post Office4.1 miTown hallPreston City Hall3.9 miPolicePreston Police Department3.9 miFire stationPreston Fire Department3.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 55965 ZIP area.
