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Centerville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Appanoose County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,377 Population 1,111/sq mi density
$41,472 Median Income $24,770 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $83,797 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 2,363 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,472 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Centerville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,472
45% below
$24,770 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
65% below
Zillow: $83,797
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
238/100K
37% below
2,363/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Centerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
35%
Rent
65%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centerville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centerville residents earn a median household income of $41,472 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,770. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centerville is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,797. Median rent is $758/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Centerville reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,363/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centerville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population5,377
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,111/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,472
Per Capita$24,770
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$758
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$83,797
Housing Units2,816
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent238/100K
Property2,363/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault183/100K
Burglary641/100K

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,006 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Centerville was founded in 1846.
The median home in Centerville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.