Centertown, MO

Missouri

Centertown is a small town in Missouri with a population of 317. Residents earn $41,771 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
317 Population 334/sq mi density
$41,771 Median Income $26,824 per capita
$127,300 Home Value $318,164 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,771 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,300 home value, $690/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,771
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $127,300
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $690
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

How Centertown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population317
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,771
Per Capita$26,824
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.2%
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,300
Rent$690
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$318,164
Rent Burden50.0%

Health

Obesity37.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+85.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.5%

Is Centertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Centertown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Centertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Centertown is $41,771, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Centertown is $127,300, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Centertown has a population of 317 with a density of 334 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.4%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

317
Total Population
334
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Centertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Centertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Centertown is $41,771, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Centertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,771
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,824

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Centertown is $127,300, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $318,164.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,300
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$318,164

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$112
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below US avg
Rent Burden50.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.9%

Property Tax

In Centertown, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 27.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Centertown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity27.6%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Checkup Rate76.5%

Food & Exercise

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 74.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+85.4%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density334/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.6%

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