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Creston, IA


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Creston, Iowa

Creston, Iowa, in Union county, is 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.

The People and Families of Creston

In Creston, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Creston, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Creston boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Creston had a median family income of $41,003.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Creston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Creston Housing

Creston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Creston, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Creston, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

Of Note

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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