Preston is a city in Pratt County, Kansas, United States.

[3] In 1887, the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built a main line from Herington through Preston to Pratt.

An Arizona undertaker has announced to build a crematorium in the city, helping to revive business there.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), all of it land.

[8] The 2020 United States census counted 115 people, 58 households, and 29 families in Preston.

37.9% of households consisted of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[10] The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $24,583 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,817).

29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 98.17% White, 0.61% Native American, 0.61% Pacific Islander, and 0.61% from two or more races.

27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 8.9% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

The community is served by Pratt USD 382 public school district.