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Cresco
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Cresco is a welcoming small city in northeastern Iowa, known for its charming downtown, community spirit, and beautiful surrounding countryside. The city offers a blend of historic sites, family-friendly parks, and local events, making it an inviting stop for those exploring rural Iowa.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
3,888
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.38°, -92.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,300
Local Cost
$948
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-38.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
937 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DEH
Distance
33 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 6 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 68/100.
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