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Centerville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,748 Population 785/sq mi density
$50,724 Median Income $27,440 per capita
$133,200 Home Value $201,451 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,724 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,200 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Centerville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,724
33% below
$27,440 per capita
Home Value
$133,200
53% below
Zillow: $201,451
Median Rent
$799/mo
31% below
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 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
67%
Home Value
47%
Rent
69%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centerville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $50,724 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,440. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centerville is $133,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,451. Median rent is $799/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Centerville reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,425/100K.

Education

11.7% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centerville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,748
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,724
Per Capita$27,440
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$216M
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,200
Rent$799
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$201,451
Housing Units1,205
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,425/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,012 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Centerville was founded in 1814.
The median home in Centerville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.