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Creston

A village of 2,413 people in Ohio
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About Creston

Village in Ohio, United States
2,139Population
2.3 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Creston is a village in Medina and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 2,139 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code44217
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Housing in Creston

$264K▲ 3.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Creston home is worth about $264,000, up 3.1% in a year, 6% above the Ohio typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market24
Sale-to-list98.7%
Sold in May5
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Most working residents leave Creston for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Wooster (17%), Medina (5%) and Orrville (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Wooster
17%
Medina
5%
Orrville
4%
Canaan
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Creston →

Health in Creston

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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≈Just like Ohio

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Creston tracks Ohio closely.

Care nearby

Lodi Community HospitalLodi · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Medina County - WadsworthWadsworth · 8.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Creston · CMS · HRSAHealth in Creston →

Natural hazards in Creston

17
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Creston →

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Creston has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Creston Branch116 South Main Street · part of Wayne County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books48 hrs a week
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