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Creston
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Creston is a small, picturesque community set in the Creston Valley, surrounded by mountains and farmland in southeastern British Columbia. Known for its agricultural roots, friendly locals, and a laid-back pace, Creston offers visitors a taste of rural Canadian charm alongside natural beauty and local flavors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
5,583
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.10°, -116.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,890
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
2.4°C
Summer Avg
14.5°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-37.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
839 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
4
Parks
10
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
149.0
Airport
CFQ
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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