At a Glance
Median Income
$53,516
$44,748 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
Zillow: $368,610
Median Rent
$543/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
12.7% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $53,516 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,748. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Creston is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,610. Median rent is $543/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
13.8% of adults in Creston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Creston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population196
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,516
Per Capita$44,748
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$685M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent$543
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$368,610
Housing Units143
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,269/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation2,438 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute15 min
Broadband67.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Creston was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.