Centre, AL

Alabama · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
3,664 Population
$43,912 Median Income
$166,300 Home Value
$666 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
273 Violent Crime / 100K
55.2 yrs Median Age
14.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.8
Economy
4.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population3,664
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86.9%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$43,912
Per Capita Income$33,456
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty Rate5.9%
County GDP$797M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$166,300
Zillow Value$215,855
Median Rent$666
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$936

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Depression26.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime273/100K
Property Crime5,216/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft218.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Jan / Jul40° / 78°
Rain57 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+77.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.40
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute20 min
Work From Home11.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Centre Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$43,912
Home Value$166,300
Median Rent$666
Poverty Rate5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
Unemployment1.9%
Violent Crime273.1 /100K
Avg Temperature59.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,664
Population Density313 per sq mi
Median Age55.2 years
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86.9% Black 10.2% Hispanic 2.8%
White86.9%
Black or African American10.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability28.6%
Health Insurance91.6%

Income

42% below avg
Median Household Income$43,912
Per Capita Income$33,456
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$859
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,738

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.9%
Poverty Rate5.9%
Total Establishments (County)498
County GDP$797M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation38
Healthcare Facilities60
Retail Stores70
Manufacturing21
Total Establishments498

Industry Mix

Restaurants 38 Healthcare 60 Retail 70 Manufacturing 21

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,738
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,172

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.5 min
Work From Home11.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

41% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$166,300
Zillow Home Value Index$215,855

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.9%

Rental Costs

43% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$666

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedroom$936
3 Bedroom$1,206
4 Bedroom$1,381

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,172
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.31%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure36.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression26.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.6%
Regular Checkup76.5%
Premature Death Rate12,681 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access30.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)60
Restaurants (County)38

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime273.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape81.9 /100K
Robbery27.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault163.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime5,215.7 /100K
Burglary1,392.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,604.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft218.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

40°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Land Area11.7 sq mi (30.3 km²)
Population Density313 per sq mi
Latitude34.1531°
Longitude-85.6717°
County FIPS01019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.5%
D 12%

Republican +75.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
High School+77.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.40

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density313 per sq mi
Land Area11.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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