At a Glance
Median Income
$52,387
$28,232 per capita
Home Value
$267,600
Zillow: $388,069
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
341/100K
3,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
240 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Centralia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Centralia residents earn a median household income of $52,387 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,232. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centralia is $267,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,069. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Centralia reports 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,806/100K. The murder rate is 5.7/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Centralia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centralia has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population18,457
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density2,363/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,387
Per Capita$28,232
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
B+
Home Value$267,600
Rent$1,003
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$388,069
Housing Units7,770
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent341/100K
Property3,806/100K
Murder5.7/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary579/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation178 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Centralia was founded in 1852.
The median home in Centralia was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 620 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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