Centertown, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
317 Population 334/sq mi density
$41,771 Median Income $26,824 per capita
$127,300 Home Value $341,336 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,771 median income, 2.4% 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

Centertown, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,771
44% below
$26,824 per capita
Home Value
$127,300
55% below
Zillow: $341,336
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Centertown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
45%
Rent
59%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centertown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centertown residents earn a median household income of $41,771 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,824. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centertown is $127,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,336. Median rent is $690/month, with 50.0% 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 1964.

Education

19.2% of adults in Centertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centertown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population317
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,771
Per Capita$26,824
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty14.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,300
Rent$690
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$341,336
Housing Units188
Rent Burden50.0%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation866 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.5%
EV Stations13

Did You Know?

The median home in Centertown was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (17 miles).
16.4% of the population has a disability.