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Centre, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County
Centre, AL
At a Glance
How Centre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Centre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Centre a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Centre residents earn a median household income of $43,912 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,456. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Centre is $166,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,855. Median rent is $666/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Centre reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,216/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Centre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Centre has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.