Centerville, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Centerville is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 876. Residents earn $58,438 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
876 Population 1,217/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $30,958 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $281,583 Zillow
$730 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,438
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,600
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.0%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Centerville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population876
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$30,958
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$8,823M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$281,583

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property564/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary225/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,227 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Libraries5

Is Centerville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Centerville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Centerville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Centerville is $58,438, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Centerville is $123,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Centerville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 564 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.

Education

25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Centerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Centerville has a population of 876 with a density of 1,217 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

876
Total Population
1,217
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Centerville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Centerville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Centerville is $58,438, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Centerville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,438
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,958
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$124,882

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,515
County GDP$8,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare230
Retail180
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Centerville is $123,600, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $281,583.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,600
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$281,583

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Rate6.85%
In Centerville, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Centerville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access92.3%
Healthcare Facilities230
Centerville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 564 per 100,000 (71% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Centerville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property563.7/100K
71% below US avg
Burglary225.5/100K
Theft225.5/100K
Vehicle Theft112.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Centerville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.9 inches
29% below US avg
Snowfall30.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,217/sq mi
Coordinates43.1165°N, 96.9595°W
County FIPS46083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.0%
26% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,217/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities230
Restaurants100
Retail Stores180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Work from Home2.4%

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