Creston, IA
Living in Creston
Bikeability47
Walkability72
Commute100
Public Transit37
Affordability100
Public Safety62
Airports58
Hospitals65
Colleges72
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Schools91
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Residents
7.8kPopulation+46 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
16%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$8.2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$452Median Monthly Rent+$69 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Creston
United States45
Iowa35
Union County26
Property Crime in Creston
United States48
Iowa43
Union County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Creston
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Creston, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Creston, IA
St Malachy School
0 miles, S
Mayflower Heritage Christian
1 miles, NE
Franklin Christian Day School
40 miles, SE
Clarinda Academy
41 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Creston, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
38 miles, SE
Simpson College
47 miles, NE
Drake University
53 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
53 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Creston, IA
Greater Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Adair County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, N
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
21 miles, W
Ringgold County Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Creston, IA
Des Moines International Airport
49 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
81 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
123 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
126 miles, W