Cresco, Iowa

Population 3,873

Cresco is located in Howard County, IA. The population is 3,873, making Cresco the largest city in Howard County.

There are 3 public schools in Cresco with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Cresco is very low , and there are 10 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cresco is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cresco property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cresco include Vernon Springs Township, Orleans Township and Albion Township.

Cresco Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 75.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.1%

Crime Rate

56.2% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 27
  • Violent Crimes: 120
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 27
  • Property Crime: 983
  • Larceny Theft: 930

Registered Offenders

47.55% Higher than national avg.
  • 10 offenders in Cresco
  • 25.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

4 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Cresco, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Cresco's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Notre Dame Catholic School

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Cresco, IA

Property Reports view all

1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cresco, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cresco, IA issued 4 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: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $649
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $930
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,026

Zip Codes

52136

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Environmental Hazards

4 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Cresco, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cresco, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Cresco, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 14.2°
  • February 19.17°
  • March 33.77°
  • April 46.33°
  • May 58.97°
  • June 68.06°
  • July 72.17°
  • August 69.08°
  • September 61.63°
  • October 50.18°
  • November 37.2°
  • December 22.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cresco, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cresco, IA: $44,318

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cresco is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.65%
White Collar - 43.35%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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20 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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