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Centerville, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

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 21.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
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
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Centerville, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,438
22% below
$30,958 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $281,583
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 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
78%
Home Value
44%
Rent
63%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centerville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centerville residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,958. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centerville is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,583. Median rent is $730/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Centerville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 796/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.0% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centerville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population876
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$30,958
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$730
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$281,583
Housing Units379
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property796/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary228/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,227 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Centerville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.