At a Glance
Median Income
$42,292
$25,164 per capita
Home Value
$126,700
Zillow: $253,652
Median Rent
$889/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
23.5% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central residents earn a median household income of $42,292 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,164. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central is $126,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,652. Median rent is $889/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
14.2% of adults in Central hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,944
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,292
Per Capita$25,164
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,556M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,700
Rent$889
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$253,652
Housing Units1,096
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,571 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Central was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.