Crescent, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

Crescent is a small town in Iowa with a population of 591. Residents earn $104,583 per year, which is 39% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
591 Population 609/sq mi density
$104,583 Median Income $48,086 per capita
$265,000 Home Value $361,468 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,000 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,583
39% higher than US avg
Home Value $265,000
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.6%
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Crescent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population591
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,583
Per Capita$48,086
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,263M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$361,468

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation1,012 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+96.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Libraries5

Is Crescent a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crescent receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Crescent stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crescent is $104,583, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Crescent among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crescent is $265,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Crescent experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Crescent has a population of 591 with a density of 609 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

591
Total Population
609
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Crescent vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crescent vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crescent is $104,583, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Crescent vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,583
39% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,086
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
IRS Avg AGI$73,871

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,746
County GDP$6,263M

Business (County)

Restaurants209
Healthcare220
Retail252
Manufacturing62

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,355
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Crescent is $265,000, 6% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $361,468.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$265,000
6% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$361,468

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,355
53% above US avg
Effective Rate2.02%
In Crescent, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 19.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crescent vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking25.1%
Physical Inactivity19.8%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death9,293/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access82.9%
Healthcare Facilities220

Crime Rates: Crescent vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Crescent has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.9 inches
16% below US avg
Snowfall27.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,012 ft (308 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates41.3653°N, 95.8589°W
County FIPS19155
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 39.3%

Winner: Republican by 20 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.6%
30% below US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density609/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities220
Restaurants209
Retail Stores252

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Work from Home8.4%

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