Creston, Iowa

Population 7,821

Creston is located in Union County, IA. The population is 7,821, making Creston the largest city in Union County.

There are 4 public schools in Creston with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Creston is low , and there are 29 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Creston is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Creston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Creston include Douglas Township, Lincoln Township and Highland Township.

Creston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 76.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Crime Rate

1.82% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 90
  • Violent Crimes: 334
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 514
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

63.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 29 offenders in Creston
  • 37.08 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

7 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Creston, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Creston's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Mayflower Heritage Christian School

St Malachy School

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29 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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7 Former Drug Labs view all

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7 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Creston, IA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Creston, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $546
  • 1 Bedroom: $634
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,012
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,016

Zip Codes

50801

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Environmental Hazards

7 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Creston, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Creston, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Creston, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.67°
  • February 26.48°
  • March 42.23°
  • April 51.65°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 70.86°
  • July 76.47°
  • August 72.8°
  • September 63.48°
  • October 53.45°
  • November 41.3°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Creston, IA

Earthquakes
Creston, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Creston, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Creston, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Creston, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Creston, IA: $43,137

Unemployment

Unemployment in Creston is 3.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.44%
White Collar - 46.56%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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12 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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