At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$35,204 per capita
Home Value
$230,000
Zillow: $422,873
Median Rent
$975/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.2% smoking rate
How Centralia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Centralia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centralia 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
Centralia residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,204. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centralia is $230,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,873. Median rent is $975/month, with 51.0% 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 1963.
Education
20.3% of adults in Centralia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centralia has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$35,204
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$975
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$422,873
Housing Units52
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation1,130 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Centralia was founded in 1850.
The median home in Centralia was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.