What are the schools like in Prestonville, KY?

School district data for Prestonville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Prestonville?

The median household income in Prestonville, KY is $20,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 21.8%.

What is the weather like in Prestonville, KY?

Prestonville has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.6 inches.

Prestonville, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Prestonville, KY affordable or expensive?

Prestonville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prestonville is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $64,800 and the median rent is $769 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Prestonville, KY?

Prestonville has a violent crime rate of 75.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 620.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Prestonville, KY a Good Place to Live?

Prestonville is a small town of 115 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $20,313 and a 21.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Prestonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Prestonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Prestonville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.8

Prestonville's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Prestonville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Prestonville, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$64,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$769	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$20,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Prestonville's violent crime rate is 75.3 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

75.3 /100k

Property Crime

620.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Prestonville, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prestonville sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 20.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prestonville, KY
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.7"
Annual Snowfall	20.6"

Demographics

Metric	Prestonville, KY	National Avg
Population	115	—
Median Age	54.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	21.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.6%	22.2%
65 and over	32.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lamb, IN 1 mi Carrollton, KY 2 mi Brooksburg, IN 5 mi Vevay, IN 7 mi Ghent, KY 8 mi

Prestonville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prestonville, KY affordable or expensive?

Prestonville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Prestonville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $64,800 and median rent is $769/month.

What is the crime rate in Prestonville, KY?

Prestonville's violent crime rate is 75.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 620.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Prestonville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Prestonville, KY a good place to live?

Prestonville, KY has a population of 115, a median household income of $20,313, and an unemployment rate of 21.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Prestonville?

Prestonville averages 41.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 20.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Prestonville?

The population of Prestonville, Kentucky is 115 with a median age of 54.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Prestonville?

Key numbers for living in Prestonville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $64,800, median household income $20,313, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prestonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.