At a Glance
Median Income
$67,212
$51,705 per capita
Home Value
$162,000
Zillow: $204,296
Median Rent
$933/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
87/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Creston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Creston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Creston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Creston residents earn a median household income of $67,212 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,705. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,988 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Creston is $162,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,296. Median rent is $933/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Creston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 87/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Creston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Creston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population547
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,212
Per Capita$51,705
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,000
Rent$933
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$204,296
Housing Units240
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property87/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation904 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Creston was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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