Centennial, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
364 Population 22/sq mi density
$103,828 Median Income $53,716 per capita
$495,500 Home Value $346,361 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,828 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$495,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Centennial, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,828
38% above
$53,716 per capita
Home Value
$495,500
76% above
Zillow: $346,361
Bachelor's Degree+
69.3%
106% above
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Centennial Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
176%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
206%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centennial a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centennial residents earn a median household income of $103,828 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,716. 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 687 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centennial is $495,500 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,361. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

69.3% of adults in Centennial hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centennial has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.

Data Overview

People

Population364
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,828
Per Capita$53,716
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

B+
Home Value$495,500
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$346,361
Housing Units325
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain10.5 in/yr
AQI8 (Good)
Elevation8,295 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.3%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+37.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Centennial was built in 1979.
56.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laramie Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.