At a Glance
Median Income
$74,464
$29,449 per capita
Home Value
$170,100
Zillow: $222,828
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Center a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Center residents earn a median household income of $74,464 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,449. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Center is $170,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,828. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
23.8% of adults in Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Center has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population510
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,063/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,464
Per Capita$29,449
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$332M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,762
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,100
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$222,828
Housing Units237
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,686/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain18.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,972 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
Center was founded in 1903.
The median home in Center was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.