At a Glance
Median Income
$49,722
$33,215 per capita
Median Rent
$825/mo
17.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
1,702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
308 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
3.1 / 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 $49,722 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,215. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,157 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Creston reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,702/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Creston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Creston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,722
Per Capita$33,215
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$825
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$382,103
Housing Units83
Rent Burden17.1%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property1,702/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,625 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Creston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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