About Preston
Preston is a close-knit town in southeastern Idaho, home to 6,160 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Preston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 902 residents per square mile.
📰 Preston News Today
- Mary Nielsen Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Preston, Idaho, UT - Logan Herald Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Misty D. Blotter Obituary May 21, 2026 Cache Valley Mortuary · May 28
- Preston Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest : Recreation Site - Willow Flat Campground US Forest Service (.gov) · Jun 30
- Exploring Idaho: Hobbit-inspired rental home built into Idaho hillside KTVB · May 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Preston Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Preston — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,160.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Preston
- El Tapatio's — mexican
- Jalapeño Jacq's — barbecue
- Mis Amores Mexican Restaurant
- House of Pop — coffee shop (café)
- Tattle's Bar & Grill
- The Slice
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hirschi's Haunted Hollow · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Preston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Preston
- FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL
- PRESTON JR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Franklin County Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,160
Rank in state#32 of 198
Land area6.83 sq mi
Density902/sq mi
Coordinates42.0994, -111.8807