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Creston, IL

Creston, IL.

Population: 306 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Creston, IL is $209,426 — up 10.3% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,426

Typical home value

+10.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$209,426
1-year appreciation
+10.3%
3-year appreciation
+19.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$215,915
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+4.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$752/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$826/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,291/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,649/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.5 : 1
Schools include
Creston Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hail, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Acme Solvents Reclaiming, Inc. (Morristown Plant) (16.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Hendrickson Flying Service Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
56.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,375
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,397
Average weekly wage
$1,266
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
87

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CrestonState medianUS median
Typical home value$209,426$194,869$288,527
Median annual property tax$3,375$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Creston, IL?
$209,426.
What is typical rent in Creston, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,080/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Creston, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, inland flooding, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Creston, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Creston, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Creston, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Creston, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Creston, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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