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Centralia, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
Centralia, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Centralia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Centralia residents earn a median household income of $47,308 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,698. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% 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 Centralia is $81,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,115. Median rent is $775/month, with 31.2% 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.
Safety & Crime
Centralia reports 1,473 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 288% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,639/100K. The murder rate is 16.3/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Centralia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centralia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.