There are 7 independent living communities serving Creston, Iowa. This includes 2 communities in Creston and 5 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from around $17 up to $158 per day, with a mean expense running around $63. The per month expense averages roughly $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. Yearly, the mean cost is about $22,558, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located within Union County, Creston is a small city in Iowa. While the city itself has 9,590 inhabitants, the encompassing statistical area has a population of 1,020,762. People who are 55 and over compose 31% of the population.
Creston has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The mean housing price in the city is $142,500, which is somewhat less than the Iowa average of $153,000. Creston has a moderate unemployment rate of about 6.31%. The city's mean household income is $38,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Creston has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Creston has moderate air quality ratings and an average rate of crime.