At a Glance
Median Income
$33,063
$19,636 per capita
Home Value
$74,400
Zillow: $155,980
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
49.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centenary a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.3%
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%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
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%
Broadband69.4%
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.
56.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.