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Centralia, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,615 Population 1,586/sq mi density
$51,868 Median Income $26,812 per capita
$165,600 Home Value $270,351 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 264 sunny days/yr
239 Violent Crime/100K 2,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,868 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,600 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 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 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. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,586/sq mi
Coordinates39.2103°N, 92.1380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 75 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 142 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 38 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 143 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

344 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 141 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 69 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 32 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 46 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 27 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Centralia has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").

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