At a Glance
Median Income
$13,313
$10,105 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
Zillow: $285,814
Violent Crime
1,343/100K
10,097/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
45.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
310 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centenary a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 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 $13,313 , which is 82% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,105. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 469 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centenary is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,814. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Centenary reports 1,343 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 254% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,097/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Centenary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centenary has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population453
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$13,313
Per Capita$10,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty45.7%
County GDP$901M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
F
Home Value$168,100
Rent
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$285,814
Housing Units215
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,343/100K
Property10,097/100K
Health
Obesity49.2%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death18,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute27 min
Broadband41.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Centenary was built in 1981.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.