Creston, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Creston is a community in Union County, Iowa, home to about 7,435 people spread across 5.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,123 a year, and a typical home is worth about $114,500. About 32.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Creston ranks number 55 of 1,017 in population, number 788 in median household income, number 514 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Creston typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 11°F. The area sees roughly 27 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cromwell, IA | 5.2 mi. | 103 |
| 2. | Kent, IA | 8.9 mi. | 0 |
| 3. | Afton, IA | 9.1 mi. | 817 |
| 4. | Orient, IA | 10.2 mi. | 448 |
| 5. | Arispe, IA | 10.8 mi. | 78 |
| 6. | Shannon City, IA | 12.3 mi. | 115 |
| 7. | Prescott, IA | 13.2 mi. | 213 |
| 8. | Macksburg, IA | 14.2 mi. | 56 |
What is the population of Creston, Iowa?
Creston has a population of about 7,435 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Creston, Iowa in?
Creston is located in Union County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Creston, Iowa?
The median home value in Creston is about $114,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Creston, Iowa?
The median personal income in Creston is about $31,123 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Creston, Iowa?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded in Union County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Creston, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 11 degrees, with around 27 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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