Centralia, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,615
Population
1,586/sq mi density
$51,868
Median Income
$26,812 per capita
$165,600
Home Value
$280,767 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
1,045 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,868 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Centralia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2103°N, 92.1380°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Regional (COU) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Centralia has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (1.6").