At a Glance
Median Income
$71,071
$33,041 per capita
Home Value
$123,000
Zillow: $191,697
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.3% smoking rate
How Central City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central City residents earn a median household income of $71,071 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,041. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central City is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,697. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
11.8% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population570
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,071
Per Capita$33,041
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,000
Rent$1,014
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$191,697
Housing Units239
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation396 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Central City was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.