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Centreville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wilkinson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,348 Population 1,012/sq mi density
$47,844 Median Income $23,798 per capita
$57,200 Home Value $122,598 Zillow
$537 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
414 Violent Crime/100K 6,914 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,844 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,200 home value, $537/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Centreville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,844
36% below
$23,798 per capita
Home Value
$57,200
80% below
Zillow: $122,598
Median Rent
$537/mo
54% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
9% above
6,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.3%
54% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
313 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
64%
Home Value
20%
Rent
46%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
109%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Centreville 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

Centreville residents earn a median household income of $47,844 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,798. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Centreville is $57,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,598. Median rent is $537/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Centreville reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,914/100K.

Education

10.5% of adults in Centreville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Centreville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,348
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,844
Per Capita$23,798
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$201M
Avg Weekly Wage$771

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,200
Rent$537
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$122,598
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent414/100K
Property6,914/100K

Health

Obesity49.3%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death18,459/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain66.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation376 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute46 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Centreville was founded in 1814.
The median home in Centreville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.