At a Glance
Median Income
$45,208
$36,377 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $369,374
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
27.4%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
21.4% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central City residents earn a median household income of $45,208 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,377. The unemployment rate stands at 27.4% (661% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central City is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,374. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.7% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population122
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,208
Per Capita$36,377
Unemployment27.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$369,374
Housing Units83
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation4,932 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Central City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.