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Preston, MO

Population
181
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,047 ft
Median Home Value
$179,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$577/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communityBolivar, Missouri26 miles away · 11,994 residents.

About Preston

Preston is a village in Hickory County, Missouri, United States. The 2020 census counted 157 residents. Preston was platted in 1857. Some say the community was named after Samuel Preston, a pioneer citizen, while others believe the name is a transfer from Preston, Pennsylvania. That mix gives Preston a clear local shape within Missouri, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.3rating

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