Centerville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hickman County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,543 Population 329/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,886 per capita
$205,100 Home Value $247,400 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
112 Violent Crime/100K 391 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$205,100 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Centerville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$25,886 per capita
Home Value
$205,100
27% below
Zillow: $247,400
Median Rent
$849/mo
27% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
71% below
391/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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)

Income
68%
Home Value
73%
Rent
73%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centerville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,886. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 397 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centerville is $205,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,400. Median rent is $849/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Centerville reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 391/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Centerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centerville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,543
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,886
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$716M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

A
Home Value$205,100
Rent$849
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$247,400
Housing Units1,633
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property391/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,711/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation719 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Centerville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.