Preston, Iowa
Preston is a city of 1,044 people in Jackson County, Iowa, founded in 1870.
Why visit Preston
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Polygonal Barn, Van Buren Township.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Preston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Preston
Preston is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 949 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Preston, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Polygonal Barn, Van Buren Township
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Barn in Iowa, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes1
Geno's Pizza Shop
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
561 East White Street, Preston
Churches and places of worship3
History
Preston got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the railroad through that territory.
Preston is named for one of its founders, I. M. Preston. Those present at the time of the town's platting were allowed to name Preston's streets after themselves.
From the History section of Preston, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Preston
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 8.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 1.8 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Maquoketa (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-08-25: Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clinton Municipal Airport (CWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Savanna 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Clinton 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Fulton 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Mount Carroll 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Galena 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Morrison 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Stockton 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Bettendorf 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Dubuque 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Davenport 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.