At a Glance
Median Income
$66,912
$37,715 per capita
Home Value
$212,800
Zillow: $267,922
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centerville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Centerville residents earn a median household income of $66,912 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,715. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centerville is $212,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,922. Median rent is $1,027/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
23.1% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centerville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,860
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,161/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,912
Per Capita$37,715
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,800
Rent$1,027
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$267,922
Housing Units3,318
Rent Burden36.8%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation801 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Centerville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.