Creston is a town in Lincoln County, Washington, home to about 235 people across 0.4 square miles. Its ZIP code is 99117.
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| Nearest major airport | Spokane International Airport (GEG)48 miles away |
|---|---|
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Seattle, WA178 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Creston; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Creston had 213 residents in the 2020 census, down 8% since 2000.
It’s the 541st largest of 628 towns in Washington by population.
Lincoln County grew from 11,969 residents in 1900 to 10,876 in 2020.
Lincoln County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 85°F in summer, and winter lows average 20°F. About 12.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Wilbur, WA weather station (9 miles away).
1,750 jobs at 291 businesses in Lincoln County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Nearest hospitals
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Public schools here are run by Creston School District. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston ElementaryCreston | K–6 | 39 | Public | 3.0 mi |
| Creston Jr-Sr High SchoolCreston | 7–12 | 34 | Public | 3.0 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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