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Center, MO
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Center, MO
At a Glance
How Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Center a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Center residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,611. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center is $82,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,223. Median rent is $350/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Center reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 397/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.