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Creston, Iowa

Introduction to Creston, Iowa

Creston, Iowa, in Union county, is located 54 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 83 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 7,597.

Creston History

Creston was a railroad town and was constructed on the high prairie peak. The Crest was actually the high point on the Burlington line amidst the rivers of Mississippi and Missouri. Thus the name Creston developed. Creston was incorporated in 1871. The city became the county seat of Union County on November 25, 1890.

Creston and nearby Attractions

  • Union County Historical Village and Museum
  • McKinley Park
  • Green Valley State Park
  • John Wayne Birthplace

Things To Do In Creston

Tourists can visit the Green Valley State Park, McKinley Park, and Rainbow Park while staying in Creston. Union County Historical Village and Museum is a notable place and is popular for its rich historical significance. John Wayne Birthplace is also worth visiting. Apart from these the city also hosts several festivals like the Balloon Days every year.

Creston Transportation

Des Moines International Airport is the nearest airport.

Creston Higher Education

The Southwestern Community College is located in Creston. Other higher education institutes that can be attended from Creston include the Graceland University - Lamoni, Drake University, and Northwest Missouri state University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyCreston Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCreston Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCreston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Creston, IA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime42

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