The population of Creston was estimated to be 8,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Creston is about 25% lower than the national average.

The State of Iowa enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $4.35 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Creston may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Employment in Creston

Population

The population of Creston, IA was estimated to be 7,500 in 2022. The median age of the Creston population is 39.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Creston, IA is about 25% lower than the national average. The median household income in Creston is $44,631.

Creston, IA Education

High School Graduate: 37%
Some College: 29%
Associates Degree: 10%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 25%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 67%
High School Graduate: 73%
Some College: 85%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 75%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 3%
High School Graduate: 2%
Some College: 2%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 1%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Creston, IA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Union

Creston Job Market

Creston is a small college city in southern Iowa with a population of around 7,000. Top industries in Creston include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Creston is growing steadily. People like working in Creston because of its college town feel (it is home to both Southwestern Community College and Buena Vista University) and affordability. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Creston than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Creston, Iowa include Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Travel.

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