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Centenary, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vermillion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
74 Population 255/sq mi density
$33,063 Median Income $19,636 per capita
$74,400 Home Value $155,980 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
336 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$33,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Centenary, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,063
56% below
$19,636 per capita
Home Value
$74,400
74% below
Zillow: $155,980
Violent Crime
336/100K
12% below
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
49.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Centenary Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Centenary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centenary a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centenary residents earn a median household income of $33,063 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,636. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centenary is $74,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,980. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Centenary reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,122/100K.

Education

11.9% of adults in Centenary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 49.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centenary has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population74
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$33,063
Per Capita$19,636
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,134M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$155,980
Housing Units24
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,157/100K

Climate

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

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+49.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Centenary was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.