Centralia, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
496 Population 1,102/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $33,506 per capita
$80,600 Home Value $180,328 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $930/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Centralia, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$33,506 per capita
Home Value
$80,600
71% below
Zillow: $180,328
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
29%
Rent
80%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centralia a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.2% (11% 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 $180,328. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population496
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,102/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$33,506
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$667M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,600
Rent$930
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$180,328
Housing Units212
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,114/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
Elevation1,281 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Centralia was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.