Iowa
Cresco is a small town in Iowa with a population of 3,901. Residents earn $60,769 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cresco receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Cresco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cresco is $60,769, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cresco is $105,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cresco is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,468 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Cresco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 40.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,769 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,660 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,702 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 341 |
| County GDP | $727M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,607 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $105,200 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,973 |
| Census Median Rent | $814 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,607 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,255/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 77.3/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 51.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,467.9/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 360.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,030.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 77.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3717°N, 92.1163°W |
| County FIPS | 19089 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |