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Creston, WA
Town in Lincoln County, Washington.
Population
235
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
568
ZIP codes
0
Creston and its ZIP codes
Creston at a glance
- Creston is about 4.8 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Creston, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Creston.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,249
2,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $13,099 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Creston, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Creston, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Creston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilburTown | 8.5 mi | 1.3 |
| DavenportCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| AlmiraTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| HarringtonCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| KellerCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.5 |
| Coulee DamTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| Grand CouleeCity | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| Elmer CityTown | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Electric CityCity | 27 mi | 2 |
| HartlineTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Creston, WA in?
- Creston is in Lincoln County, Washington.
- What is the population of Creston, WA?
- About 235 people live in Creston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Creston?
- Nearby places include Wilbur (8.5 mi), Davenport (18 mi), Almira (20 mi), Harrington (23 mi), Keller (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023