Preston town, Wisconsin
Preston town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Preston town is a geographic entity located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 961. The land area covers 55.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 961 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±8.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 342 | ±61 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 422 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 342 | ±61 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 80 | ±36 |
| Median Home Value | $286,700 | ±$33,075 |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | ±$69 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,625 | ±$12,596 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,986 | ±$5,544 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 70 | ±38 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 454 | ±92 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF PRESTON
GUS Population: 945 (2024)
ID: 177755
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
W17508 PETERSON COULEE RD, BLAIR WI 54616-8720
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GUS Population: 30,801 (2024)
ID: 115036
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLEK
PO BOX 67, WHITEHALL WI 54773-0067
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blair, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Blair, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ettrick, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Galesville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Galesville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Galesville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Independence, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BLAIR-PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 122 S. URBERG AVE., BLAIR, WI, 54616 |
(608) 989-2502
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WHITEHALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 36351 MAIN ST., WHITEHALL, WI, 54773 |
(715) 538-4107
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TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 420 2ND ST., TAYLOR, WI, 54659 |
(715) 662-2310
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ETTRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 15570 SCHOOL ST, ETTRICK, WI, 54627 |
(608) 525-3408
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INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 23688 ADAMS ST., INDEPENDENCE, WI, 54747 |
(715) 985-3616
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ARCADIA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 730 RAIDER DRIVE SUITE 3140, ARCADIA, WI, 54612 |
(608) 323-7505
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GALESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 16787 S. MAIN ST., GALESVILLE, WI, 54630 |
(608) 582-2552
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STRUM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 114 5TH AVE. S., STRUM, WI, 54770 |
(715) 695-3848
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HAUGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 50655 CHARLES ST., OSSEO, WI, 54758 |
(715) 597-3444
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BLACK RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 222 FILLMORE ST., BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI, 54615 |
(715) 284-4112
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BLAIR, WI US, located 1.0 miles from Preston town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0° | 4.1° | 14.0° | 1.01" | 10.0" |
| February | 29.3° | 8.2° | 18.8° | 1.21" | 8.5" |
| March | 41.4° | 20.7° | 31.0° | 1.66" | 8.9" |
| April | 55.5° | 32.4° | 43.9° | 3.31" | 2.5" |
| May | 67.6° | 44.7° | 56.2° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.5° | 55.2° | 66.3° | 5.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 58.8° | 70.0° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 56.2° | 67.8° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 48.1° | 59.9° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.9° | 34.7° | 46.3° | 2.51" | 0.2" |
| November | 42.4° | 23.9° | 33.1° | 1.78" | 2.2" |
| December | 29.2° | 12.1° | 20.7° | 1.18" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Whitehall city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Taylor village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Independence city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Ettrick village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Pigeon Falls village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5512165500. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.