At a Glance
Median Income
$19,539
$25,885 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
Zillow: $320,632
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
19.6% smoking rate
How Central Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central residents earn a median household income of $19,539 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,885. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
27.4% of adults in Central hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central has an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C).
Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$19,539
Per Capita$25,885
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A
Home Value$80,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units208
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp21°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Central was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (105 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.