Creston, IL
Living in Creston
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute33
Public Transit1
Affordability77
Public Safety92
Airports70
Hospitals74
Colleges69
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Schools11
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Residents
641Population-140 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-27% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K33%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Walked<1%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value-$17k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$668Median Monthly Rent-$94 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Utility gas79%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Creston
United States45
Illinois50
Ogle County11
Property Crime in Creston
United States48
Illinois43
Ogle County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Creston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Creston, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Creston, IL
Colleges
Colleges near Creston, IL
Northern Illinois University
11 miles, E
Rockford University
23 miles, N
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
26 miles, N
Aurora University
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Creston, IL
Rochelle Community Hospital
5 miles, W
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
13 miles, E
Osf Saint Anthony Medical Center
23 miles, N
Swedish American Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Creston, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
19 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
55 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
64 miles, E
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
85 miles, N