Centerville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Appanoose County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,377
Population
1,111/sq mi density
$41,472
Median Income
$24,770 per capita
$99,000
Home Value
$79,766 Zillow
$758
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
263
Violent Crime/100K
1,071 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$41,472 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 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. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°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 36.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.0").