Cresco, IA

Cresco, IA

At a Glance

How Cresco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cresco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Cresco a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cresco residents earn a median household income of $60,769 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,660. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cresco is $105,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,973. Median rent is $814/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Cresco reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,468/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.9% of adults in Cresco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cresco has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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