At a Glance
Median Income
$54,271
$29,699 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $221,534
Median Rent
$840/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
19.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centertown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $54,271 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,699. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,011 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centertown is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,534. Median rent is $840/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
18.4% of adults in Centertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centertown has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,271
Per Capita$29,699
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent$840
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$221,534
Housing Units162
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation1,086 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Centertown was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.