Iowa
Creston is a small city in Iowa with a population of 7,466. Residents earn $50,752 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Creston 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Creston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Creston is $50,752, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Creston is $112,600, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $672 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Creston is below the national average at 266 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,872 per 100,000, near the national average.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Creston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,752 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,108 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 459 |
| County GDP | $965M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,256 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 12.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $112,600 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,825 |
| Census Median Rent | $672 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,256 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,896/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Total Violent | 265.7/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Murder | 12.7/100K |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 253.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,872.5/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 607.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,227.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 38.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0603°N, 94.3647°W |
| County FIPS | 19175 |
Winner: Republican by 36.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,439/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 12.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |