Economy & Jobs — Creston, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,633 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,905 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,589 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21.7% |
| Retail | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Fitness Centers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
