Centerville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
643 Population 684/sq mi density
$326,700 Home Value $95,399 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Centerville, LA

At a Glance

Home Value
$326,700
16% above
Zillow: $95,399
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
23% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
50.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Home Value
116%
Poverty
406%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centerville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centerville is $326,700 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,399. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

41.6% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centerville has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population643
Median Age67.7 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,233
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.4%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191

Housing

Home Value$326,700
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$95,399
Housing Units300
Rent Burden33.7%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,601/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain65.3 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Centerville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.