What is the population of Creston, Illinois?

Creston has a population of approximately 550 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Creston, Illinois located?

Creston is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.9336°, -88.9743°.

What is the median household income in Creston?

The median household income in Creston is approximately $66,667 based on the most recent open data.

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Creston

Total population

550

Median home value

$167,400

31.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$66,667

Creston$67k

National$74k

Elevation906 m

Land area1.13 km²

Weather64°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates41.93°, -88.97°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

906 m

Area

1.13 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Creston is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 627 at the 2020 census, down from 662 in 2010.

History & geography

History

Creston was named for its supposed location on the highest point of land between Chicago and the Mississippi River.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Creston has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

32.6

Median home value

$167,400

Housing units

256

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

6.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

75.1%

Black

2.5%

Asian

Hispanic

20.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.9336

Longitude

-88.9743

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday

76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Thursday Night

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

75°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Friday Night

63°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday

81°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Creston, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

50,987

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,685
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
1,610
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,585
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
1,542
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
1,272
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,249
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
1,191
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
1,161

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

4.2

Largest event

2004-06-28

Most recent

M 3.1 — 2024-07-15
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M 3.6 — 2023-11-15
1 km SSW of Standard, Illinois
M 2.9 — 2015-03-25
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M 3.2 — 2013-11-04
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M 2.6 — 2013-06-10
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M 3.8 — 2010-02-10
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Joan Allen

American actress (born 1956)

Knute Hill

American politician (1876-1963)

Lloyd Ingraham

actor, film director (1874–1956)

Ralph Baker

American gridiron football player (1902-1977)

Tim Clue

American comedian

Tom Smith

playwright and theater director from the United States

Daniel Van Kirk

comedian

Paul R. Lawrence

American business theorist (1922-2011)

William Rea Keast

American academic administrator; fifth president of Wayne State University (1965-1971)

Drew Ryan

Streaming Analyst & American Journalist

Joanna Baker

American linguist and child prodigy

Jon Washburn

Canadian choir conductor

Judith C. Toth

American politician

Joseph Michael Herrmann

Ph.D. Indiana University 1985

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Public attention

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)