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Centralia, MO
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Centralia, MO
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 $51,868 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,812. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centralia is $165,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,351. Median rent is $723/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Centralia reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,245/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Centralia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centralia has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.