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Centralia, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County
Centralia, KS
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 $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,506. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 434 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centralia is $80,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,211. Median rent is $930/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Centralia reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 599/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in Centralia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centralia has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.