At a Glance
Median Income
$94,478
$57,368 per capita
Home Value
$422,900
Zillow: $323,283
Bachelor's Degree+
77.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.8% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central residents earn a median household income of $94,478 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,368. 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 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central is $422,900 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,283. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
77.9% of adults in Central hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female26% / 74%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,478
Per Capita$57,368
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A
Home Value$422,900
Rent
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$323,283
Housing Units202
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation2,880 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Central was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.