Creston, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
196 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
36.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,516 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
1
Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
3
Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 28
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 1 2 40
Apr 1 1 46
May 1 0 54
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 2 5 35
Dec 2 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Schools

Creston Elementary
<1 miles, SW 3.7 star
Creston Jr-Sr High School
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star
Wilbur Elementary School
9 miles, W 3.7 star
Wilbur Secondary School
9 miles, W 4.1 star

Colleges

Eastern Washington University
47 miles, SE 2.3 star
Spokane Falls Community College
49 miles, SE 1.4 star
Whitworth University
51 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Lincoln Hospital
19 miles, SE 5 star
Coulee Medical Center
26 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
47 miles, SE 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
107 miles, SW 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
119 miles, S 1 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
178 miles, W 4.1 star