At a Glance
Median Income
$81,875
$38,642 per capita
Home Value
$350,000
Zillow: $389,862
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
8.2% 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+
3.9 / 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 $81,875 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,642. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,256 business establishments, including 474 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central is $350,000 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,862. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
38.4% of adults in Central hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population773
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,875
Per Capita$38,642
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A
Home Value$350,000
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$389,862
Housing Units378
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,937/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation5,196 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Central was built in 2000.
45.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 474 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.