Cresco, Iowa

Cresco, Iowa

Cresco, Iowa, in Howard county, is 47 miles S of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 118 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is home to some 3,905 residents.

The People and Families of Cresco

In Cresco, about 56% of adults are married. People in Cresco have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cresco had a median family income of $43,682.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Cresco.

Cresco Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Cresco was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Cresco, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Cresco it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Cresco strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Cresco, IA

Comparing Cresco to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cresco Almanac

Cresco Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cresco Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cresco residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cresco, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cresco High Schools (2004)

CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
1000 SCHRODER DR
563-547-2764
Serves 554 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

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