What are the schools like in Centerville, LA?

Centerville is served primarily by St. Mary Parish. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Centerville?

The median household income in Centerville, LA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Centerville, LA?

Centerville has an average high temperature of 62.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.3 inches.

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

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

Centerville has a violent crime rate of 332.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1471.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centerville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Centerville is a small town of 621 in Louisiana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Centerville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Centerville metro area.

Metric	Centerville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$320,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Centerville's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

332.3 /100k

Property Crime

1471.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Centerville is served primarily by St. Mary Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centerville, LA	National Avg
School District	St. Mary Parish	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centerville sees average highs of 62.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 65.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Centerville, LA
Average High — January	62.7°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	65.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Centerville, LA	National Avg
Population	621	—
Median Age	70.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.5%	22.2%
65 and over	55.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franklin, LA 5 mi Patterson, LA 8 mi Baldwin, LA 10 mi Charenton, LA 10 mi Bayou Vista, LA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Centerville

Centerville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70522

Centerville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville, LA affordable or expensive?

Centerville has a median home value of $320,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Centerville, LA?

Centerville's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1471.2 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 St. Mary Parish. The district has 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 44.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centerville, LA a good place to live?

Centerville, LA has a population of 621, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 62.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centerville?

Centerville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70522.

What is the population of Centerville?

The population of Centerville, Louisiana is 621 with a median age of 70.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Centerville?

Key numbers for living in Centerville: median home $320,800, median household income N/A, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.