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Creston, CA
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Population
0
Land area
0.6sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Creston and its ZIP codes
Local data for Creston, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Luis Obispo County. PPP loans are for Creston.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,561
121,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,564
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Creston, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
118
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,183
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Creston, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Creston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garden FarmsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| AtascaderoCity | 9.4 mi | 26.1 |
| Whitley GardensCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Santa MargaritaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)City | 12 mi | 19.9 |
| ShandonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| California Polytechnic State UniversityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| San Luis ObispoCity | 19 mi | 13.6 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| CayucosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| Morro BayCity | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| EdnaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| Los RanchosCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Los OsosCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.8 |
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Creston, CA in?
- Creston is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- What is the population of Creston, CA?
- About 0 people live in Creston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Creston?
- Nearby places include Garden Farms (8.8 mi), Atascadero (9.4 mi), Whitley Gardens (9.8 mi), Santa Margarita (10 mi), Templeton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023