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Preston, Connecticut

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Population in 2010: 4,726.
Population change since 2000: +0.8%
 
Males: 2,355  (49.8%)
Females: 2,371  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

45.9 years
Connecticut median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 06360.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,080 (it was $54,942 in 2000)
Preston:

$90,080
CT:

$88,429

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,383 (it was $24,752 in 2000)

Preston town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $309,367 (it was $143,100 in 2000)
Preston:

$309,367
CT:

$347,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $336,024; detached houses: $358,368; townhouses or other attached units: $232,367; in 2-unit structures: $294,123; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $234,423; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $212,293; mobile homes: $38,564; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $86,722
March 2022 cost of living index in Preston: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Preston, CT (2010)
    • 4,27490.4%White alone
    • 1152.4%Hispanic
    • 1042.2%Two or more races
    • 1012.1%Asian alone
    • 651.4%Black alone
    • 551.2%American Indian alone
    • 120.3%Other race alone

Races in Preston detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Preston, Connecticut as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Preston is 945 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (18.9%), Polish (16.9%), English (15.3%), Italian (13.8%), German (13.5%), French (11.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1687

Elevation: 190 feet

Land area: 30.9 square miles.

Population density: 153 people per square mile   (very low).

Preston, Connecticut map

164 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 1.1% Asia, 0.5% Africa).

This town:

3.5%
Connecticut:

10.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Preston town:

1.3% ($1,847)
Connecticut:

1.8% ($2,961)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, CT (31.6 miles , pop. 54,740).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (73.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (106.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Norwich, CT (1.8 miles ),
Mashantucket, CT (2.1 miles ),
Ledyard, CT (2.2 miles ),
Lisbon, CT (2.4 miles ),
Gales Ferry, CT (2.6 miles ),
Jewett City borough, CT (2.6 miles ),
Griswold, CT (2.6 miles ),
Oxoboxo River, CT (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.51 N, Longitude: 72.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 860

Distribution of median household income in Preston, CT in 2022
Preston satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 8 buildings, average cost: $305,900
  • 2021: 12 buildings, average cost: $403,500
  • 2020: 18 buildings, average cost: $314,200
  • 2019: 11 buildings, average cost: $289,600
  • 2018: 16 buildings, average cost: $319,600
  • 2017: 8 buildings, average cost: $290,300
  • 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $302,600
  • 2015: 11 buildings, average cost: $235,600
  • 2013: 10 buildings, average cost: $229,300
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $229,900
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $226,100
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $213,800
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $213,800
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $176,100
  • 2007: 17 buildings, average cost: $217,000
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $247,200
  • 2005: 41 buildings, average cost: $260,600
  • 2004: 32 buildings, average cost: $212,400
  • 2003: 24 buildings, average cost: $142,300
  • 2002: 21 buildings, average cost: $165,500
  • 2001: 19 buildings, average cost: $143,700
  • 2000: 19 buildings, average cost: $141,600
  • 1999: 20 buildings, average cost: $105,500
  • 1998: 19 buildings, average cost: $101,400
  • 1997: 21 buildings, average cost: $90,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Preston, CT residents
Average permit cost in Preston, CT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Connecticut:

3.9%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Preston, CT
Historical housing units in Preston, CT
Most common industries in Preston, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.8%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.4%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Health care (4.3%)
  • Utilities (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.0%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Preston, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Computer specialists (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)

Average climate in Preston, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Preston, Connecticut average temperatures Preston, Connecticut average precipitation Preston, Connecticut humidity Preston, Connecticut wind speed Preston, Connecticut snowfall Preston, Connecticut sunshine Preston, Connecticut clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 90.3. This is worse than average.

City:

90.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.35. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.35
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.76. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Preston-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 46% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.8 miles away from the Preston town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Preston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 205.6 miles away from Preston center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 223.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 222.7 miles away from Preston center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 139.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 160.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 189.3 miles away from Preston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New London County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 5, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Blizzards: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Preston topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Preston:

  • HAMILTON PAVILION HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • REGENCY HEIGHTS OF NORWICH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • UNCAS ON THAMES HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • ELMACHRI REST HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • HOSPICE OF SOUTHEASTERN CT INC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; NORWICH, CT)
  • UNITED COMM SVCS INC PHN DEPT-HOSPICE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; NORWICH, CT)

Amtrak stations near Preston:

  • 5 miles: FOXWOOD CASINO (LEDYARD, ROUTE 2) - Bus Station
  • 12 miles: NEW LONDON (27 WATER ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: MYSTIC (RTE. 1) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Preston:

  • 13 miles: Millstone 1 and 2 in Waterford, CT.
  • 13 miles: Millstone 3 in Waterford, CT.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Preston:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 5 miles; Norwich, CT; Full-time enrollment: 2,897)
  • Connecticut College (about 11 miles; New London, CT; FT enrollment: 2,068)
  • Eastern Connecticut State University (about 18 miles; Willimantic, CT; FT enrollment: 4,985)
  • University of Connecticut (about 24 miles; Storrs, CT; FT enrollment: 22,037)
  • University of Rhode Island (about 26 miles; Kingston, RI; FT enrollment: 14,656)
  • New England Institute of Technology (about 29 miles; East Greenwich, RI; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • Community College of Rhode Island (about 32 miles; Warwick, RI; FT enrollment: 10,500)

Public elementary/middle schools in Preston:

See full list of schools located in Preston

Library in Preston:

  • PRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $159,392; Location: 389 ROUTE 2; 26,622 books; 18 e-books; 941 audio materials; 1,932 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 37 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • There is no more "preston city school" it has been taken down and preston veterns memorial school is now in its place.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Preston: Long Society (A), SCRRRA Industrial Park (B), Poquetanuck Volunteer Fire Department (C), Preston City Fire Company (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Preston include: Calvary Bible Church (A), Long Society Congregational Church (B), Preston City Congregational Church (C), Refuge House of Prayer (D), Saint Catherine Church (E), Saint Nicholas Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hebrew Cemetery (1), Smallpox Cemetery (2), Poquetanuck Cemetery (3), Long Society Cemetery (4), Gore Cemetery (5), Fobes-Amos Cemetery (6), Crary Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Cooks Pond (A), Gates Pond (B), Hallville Pond (C), Lewis Pond (D), Amos Lake (E), Avery Pond (F), Bates Pond (G), Ayer Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Main Brook (A), Miller Brook (B), Myers Brook (C), Rattlesnake Brook (D), Sheep Barn Brook (E), Shewville Brook (F), Rose Brook (G), Ayers Brook (H), Broad Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Preston include: Preston City Historic District (1), Preston Highway Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Captain Grant's-1754 (109 Route 2A) (1), The Mandrake Inn (124 Route 2A) (2), Roseledge Farm Bed & Breakfast (418 Route 164) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: George D. Prentice - Newspaper editor, Henry Brewster Stanton - Abolitionist, David A. Starkweather - Politician, George Edwin Bissell - Sculptor, Frederick Whittlesey - Politician, George Anson Starkweather (New York) - Politician.

New London County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.3%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.3%
Whole state:

7.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.8%
Whole state:

3.9%
5 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Preston (2011 data):

  • Jewett City Savings Bank: Preston Branch at 353 Route 165, branch established on 2008/11/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $242.4 mil, Deposits: $197.0 mil, headquarters in Jewett City, CT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 5 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Preston:

Marital status in Preston, CT
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 60.1%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Preston:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Connecticut average:

12.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Preston, CT (based on New London County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic84,76534
Mainline Protestant18,99379
Evangelical Protestant9,32075
Other5,02232
Black Protestant2,59410
Orthodox2,4564
None150,905-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 48
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 36
New London County:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 85
New London County:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 264
This county:

10.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
New London County:

7.6%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

22.4%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
New London County:

16.5%
Connecticut:

15.8%

6.16% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($81,025 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.16%
Connecticut average:

5.79%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($359 average AGI)
New London County:

0.04%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Hartford County, CT  0.57% ($109,593 average AGI)
from Windham County, CT  0.54% ($50,034)
from Middlesex County, CT  0.44% ($81,353)


6.02% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($71,482 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.02%
Connecticut average:

5.82%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($502 average AGI)
New London County:

0.05%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Hartford County, CT  0.42% ($59,648 average AGI)
to Windham County, CT  0.41% ($47,520)
to Middlesex County, CT  0.38% ($83,579)

Businesses in Preston, CT

  • Dunkin Donuts: 2
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Preston:

  • WICH (1310 AM; 5 kW; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INCORPORATED)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WSUB (980 AM; 1 kW; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMG (890 AM; 25 kW; DEDHAM, MA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF DEDHAM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Preston:

  • WBMW (106.5 FM; LEDYARD, CT; Owner: RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCTY (97.7 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: WICH, INC.)
  • WHJM (107.7 FM; PAWCATUCK, CT; Owner: FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC)
  • WKNL (100.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWRX-FM (103.7 FM; WESTERLY, RI; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF RHODE ISLAND, LLC)
  • WQGN-FM (105.5 FM; GROTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WILI-FM (98.3 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: NUTMEG BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXLM (102.3 FM; STONINGTON, CT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WECS (90.1 FM; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Owner: EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE COLLEGE)
  • WNLC (98.7 FM; EAST LYME, CT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSKO-FM (99.7 FM; WAKEFIELD-PEACEDALE, RI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCNI (90.9 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT COLLEGE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHUS (91.7 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: THE BD. OF TRUSTEES, THE UNIV. OF CT)
  • W233AG (94.5 FM; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WRIU (90.3 FM; KINGSTON, RI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND)
  • W258AC (99.5 FM; STORRS, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WNPR (89.1 FM; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC B/NG, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Preston:

  • WHPX (Channel 26; NEW LONDON, CT; Owner: PAXSON HARTFORD LICENSE, INC.)
  • WEDN (Channel 53; NORWICH, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPXQ (Channel 69; BLOCK ISLAND, RI; Owner: OCEAN STATE TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
Preston fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Preston fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.2mTotal length
  • 21,103Total average daily traffic
  • 813Total average daily truck traffic
  • 31,357Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PRESTON TRAN, 21 Route 12 (Lat: 41.489028 Lon: -72.065222), Type: Building, Structure height: 16 m, Call Sign: WQRG372,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11658.1 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2023, Expiration Date: 05/08/2033, Certifier: Paul Zito, Registrant: State Of Connecticut, 1111 Country Club Rd, Middletown, CT 06457, Phone: (860) 685-8080, Fax: (860) 685-8362, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

47 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Preston)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 13635, N13635, N-13635, Serial Number: 17262896, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 01/30/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 12/05/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Richard James Hartnett, 82 Cooktown Rd, Preston, CT 06365

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 30. The highest number of reported fires - 44 took place in 2015, and the least - 4 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Preston, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (39.3%), and Structure Fires (37.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Preston, CT
    • 20239.3%Outside Fires
    • 19137.2%Structure Fires
    • 11322.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 81.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Preston, CT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Preston, CT
  • 80.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.4%Electricity
  • 5.5%Wood
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Utility gas
  • 0.4%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Preston, CT
  • 74.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.3%Electricity
  • 6.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.5%Wood
  • 1.9%Utility gas


Preston compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are 7 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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