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About Creston
Village in Illinois, United StatesCreston is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 627 at the 2020 census, down from 662 in 2010.
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Housing in Creston
The typical Creston home is worth about $219,000, up 10% in a year, 27% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Creston
Full picture →Most working residents leave Creston for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Rochelle (33%), Rockford (7%) and DeKalb (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Creston
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Creston
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Creston
Full climate →Creston has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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