Economy & Jobs — Preston, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,063 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,970 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 496 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16.5% |
| Retail | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Pet Grooming | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
