Central City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,123 Population 1,970/sq mi density
$47,750 Median Income $24,766 per capita
$43,900 Home Value $69,189 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,750 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,900 home value, $888/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Central City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,750
36% below
$24,766 per capita
Home Value
$43,900
84% below
Zillow: $69,189
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
26.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
16%
Rent
76%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $47,750 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,766. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central City is $43,900 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,189. Median rent is $888/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

7.7% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,123
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,970/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,750
Per Capita$24,766
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,900
Rent$888
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$69,189
Housing Units611
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation492 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Central City was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.