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Centreville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Perry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,757 Population 292/sq mi density
$41,130 Median Income $31,136 per capita
$145,300 Home Value $203,942 Zillow
$712 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 1,661 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,130 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Centreville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,130
45% below
$31,136 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
48% below
Zillow: $203,942
Median Rent
$712/mo
39% below
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
30% below
1,661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Centreville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Centreville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
52%
Rent
61%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centreville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Centreville residents earn a median household income of $41,130 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,136. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 184 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centreville is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,942. Median rent is $712/month, with 41.7% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Centreville reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,661/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Centreville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centreville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,757
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density292/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,130
Per Capita$31,136
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$260M
Avg Weekly Wage$809

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,300
Rent$712
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$203,942
Housing Units1,296
Rent Burden41.7%

Crime

F
Violent267/100K
Property1,661/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death17,917/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation260 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score2.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 71%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Centreville was founded in 1823.
The median home in Centreville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.