Central City, IA

Central City, IA

At a Glance

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)

Is Central City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Central City residents earn a median household income of $81,607 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,861. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central City is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,558. Median rent is $715/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Central City reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,442/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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