What are the schools like in Centerville, GA?

Centerville is served primarily by Houston County. The district operates 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Centerville?

The median household income in Centerville, GA is $74,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Centerville, GA?

Centerville has an average high temperature of 59.3°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches.

Centerville, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Centerville, GA affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centerville is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $189,300 and the median rent is $1,182 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Centerville, GA?

Centerville has a violent crime rate of 133.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1312.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centerville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Centerville is a small town of 8,220 in Georgia, with a median household income of $74,250 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Centerville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Centerville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Centerville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.3

Centerville's overall cost of living index is 97.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centerville costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Centerville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$189,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,182	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centerville's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.7 /100k

Property Crime

1312.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Centerville is served primarily by Houston County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centerville, GA	National Avg
School District	Houston County	—
Elementary Schools	25	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centerville sees average highs of 59.3°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Centerville, GA
Average High — January	59.3°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Centerville, GA	National Avg
Population	8,220	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	41.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Warner Robins, GA 3 mi Byron, GA 4 mi Robins AFB, GA 6 mi Perry, GA 11 mi Macon-Bibb County, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Centerville

Centerville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31028

Centerville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville, GA affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Centerville roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $189,300 and median rent is $1,182/month.

What is the crime rate in Centerville, GA?

Centerville's violent crime rate is 133.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1312.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Centerville?

Public schools in Centerville are operated by Houston County. The district has 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centerville, GA a good place to live?

Centerville, GA has a population of 8,220, a median household income of $74,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Centerville?

Centerville averages 59.3°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centerville?

Centerville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31028.

What is the population of Centerville?

The population of Centerville, Georgia is 8,220 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Centerville?

Key numbers for living in Centerville: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $189,300, median household income $74,250, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centerville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.