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Centenary, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Centenary is a small town in Indiana with a population of 74. Residents earn $33,063 per year, which is 56% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
74 Population 255/sq mi density
$33,063 Median Income $19,636 per capita
$74,400 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$33,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $33,063
56% lower than US avg
Home Value $74,400
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Centenary Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population74
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$33,063
Per Capita$19,636
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,134M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation608 ft (185 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+49.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute16 min
Broadband49.0%
Libraries2

Is Centenary a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Centenary receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Centenary offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Centenary is $33,063, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Centenary is $74,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Centenary experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Centenary has a population of 74 with a density of 255 people per square mile. The median age is 59.5 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.3%), with 25.7% Hispanic.

Population

74
Total Population
255
People / sq mi
59.5yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 73%
Female 27%

Race & Ethnicity

Centenary vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Centenary vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Centenary is $33,063, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Centenary vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,063
56% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,636
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$59,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)294
County GDP$1,134M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare24
Retail47
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Centenary is $74,400, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,400
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units24
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Rate3.70%
Centenary has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation608 ft (185 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates39.6591°N, 87.4714°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18165
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.7-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.3%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+49.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density255/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access49.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants28
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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