Cresco
City in Howard County, Iowa
Cresco is a city in Howard County, Iowa, with 3,888 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,293 ft (394 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgeway, 8.1 miles SE.
- 3,888residents (2020 Census)
- 1,293 ftelevation · 394 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 1,164 / sq mipopulation density
- 52136ZIP code
About Cresco
Cresco is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,888 at the 2020 census, down from 3,905 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howard County.
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Living in Cresco
- Median household income
- $60,608
- Median home value
- $117,200
- Median rent
- $715/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Cresco had 3,888 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,888 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,164 per sq mi (449 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cresco at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,888 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.34 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3717° N, 92.1163° W |
| ZIP code | 52136 |
| Official website | cityofcresco.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1917220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cresco
- Ridgeway8.1 mi SE
- Lime Springs10.0 mi NW
- Protivin10.8 mi S
- Harmony, MN13.7 mi NE
- Burr Oak14.1 mi NE
- Spillville14.3 mi SE
- Canton, MN14.4 mi NE
- Chester14.9 mi NW
- Decorah17.3 mi E
- Calmar18.2 mi SE
- Fort Atkinson18.2 mi SE
- Elma18.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cresco
What county is Cresco in?
Cresco is in Howard County, Iowa.
What is the population of Cresco, IA?
3,888 people lived in Cresco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cresco, IA?
The ZIP code of Cresco is 52136.
What is the elevation of Cresco?
1,293 feet (394 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cresco?
Ridgeway (8.1 mi), Lime Springs (10.0 mi), Protivin (10.8 mi), Harmony (13.7 mi), Burr Oak (14.1 mi).
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