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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,006 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7298°N, 92.8720°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Appanoose County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Centerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.0").