About Creston
Creston is a close-knit town in southwestern Iowa, home to 7,421 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Creston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,430 residents per square mile.
📰 Creston News Today
- Mary Gordon Obituary westerniowatoday.com · Aug 18
- Wilma M. Shearer Obituary | Powers Funeral Home | Creston, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Creston woman reported missing Ashe Post & Times · Aug 12
- Duane "Shorty" Adamson Obituary Jul 8, 2026 pearsonfuneralhomes.com · Jul 8
- ‘What did we do wrong now?’: Rural Iowa schools weigh impact of ESA expansion KCRG · Jul 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Creston Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Creston — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,421.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Creston
- A & G Restaurant and Lounge — steak house
- Adams Street Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- Beggin' for an Eggin'
- Casa De Oro — mexican
- Farmhouse Flavor
- Jade Garden — chinese
- Java J's Coffee & Gifts — coffee shop (café)
- Mario's Sports Bar & Grill
- Pizza Ranch — pizza
- Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Historic United States Post Office · Attraction
- McKinley Historical Complex · Museum
- Restored Phillips 66 Gas Station · Attraction
- Union County Freedom Rock · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Creston
- Green Valley State Park reviews ★
- Cedar County Park reviews ★
- McKinley Park reviews ★
- Mitchell Marsh Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rainbow Park reviews ★
- Summit Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Taylor Park reviews ★
- Twelve Mile Lake (Union) Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Ballfield reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Creston
- Creston Early Childhood Center
- Creston Elementary School
- Creston High School
- Creston Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Greater Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Waylon Clayton
Population (2024)7,421
Rank in state#55 of 940
Land area5.19 sq mi
Density1,430/sq mi
Coordinates41.0603, -94.3647