Cresco, IA
Living in Cresco
Bikeability
65
Walkability
73
Commute
96
Public Transit
49
Affordability
100
Public Safety
96
Airports
4
Hospitals
92
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.8k
Population
-99 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$9.7k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$86k
Median Home Value
+$3.3k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$484
Median Monthly Rent
+$101 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas2%
Utility gas77%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cresco
United States45
Iowa35
Howard County3
Property Crime in Cresco
United States48
Iowa43
Howard County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cresco
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cresco, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cresco, IA
Notre Dame Catholic School
0 miles, NE
Trinity Catholic School
11 miles, S
St Wenceslaus
14 miles, SE
Valley View
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Cresco, IA
Luther College
16 miles, E
Upper Iowa University
40 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Rochester
48 miles, N
Wartburg College
48 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cresco, IA
Regional Health Services of Howard County
1 miles, N
Winneshiek Medical Center
18 miles, E
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
24 miles, SW
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Cresco, IA
Rochester International Airport
42 miles, NW
La Crosse Regional Airport
55 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
58 miles, S
Dubuque Regional Airport
98 miles, SE