What are the schools like in Centerville, IN?

Centerville is served primarily by Centerville-Abington Com Schs. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Centerville?

The median household income in Centerville, IN is $51,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Centerville, IN?

Centerville has an average high temperature of 36.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Centerville, IN affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centerville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,300 and the median rent is $853 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Centerville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Centerville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Centerville is a small town of 2,760 in Indiana, with a median household income of $51,071 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Centerville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 92.8

Centerville's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centerville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Centerville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$853	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Centerville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Centerville is served primarily by Centerville-Abington Com Schs. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centerville, IN	National Avg
School District	Centerville-Abington Com Schs	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centerville sees average highs of 36.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 24.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centerville, IN
Average High — January	36.2°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	24.9"

Demographics

Metric	Centerville, IN	National Avg
Population	2,760	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greens Fork, IN 5 mi Richmond, IN 6 mi Spring Grove, IN 6 mi Webster, IN 6 mi Abington, IN 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Centerville

Centerville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47330

Centerville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville, IN affordable or expensive?

Centerville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Centerville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,300 and median rent is $853/month.

What is the crime rate in Centerville, IN?

Crime data for Centerville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Centerville?

Public schools in Centerville are operated by Centerville-Abington Com Schs. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centerville, IN a good place to live?

Centerville, IN has a population of 2,760, a median household income of $51,071, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 36.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 24.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centerville?

Centerville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47330.

What is the population of Centerville?

The population of Centerville, Indiana is 2,760 with a median age of 40.0. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $128,300, median household income $51,071, 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.