Centerville is a small town of 269 in Missouri, with a median household income of $38,854
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Centerville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 85.0
Centerville's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Centerville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Centerville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$67,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$575
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,854
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Centerville's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
79.7 /100k
Property Crime
47.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Centerville is served primarily by CENTERVILLE R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Centerville, MO
National Avg
School District
CENTERVILLE R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Centerville sees average highs of 43.3°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Centerville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Centerville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $67,100 and median rent is $575/month.
Centerville's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 47.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Centerville are operated by CENTERVILLE R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.5:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Centerville, MO has a population of 269, a median household income of $38,854, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Centerville averages 43.3°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches
with about 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Centerville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63633.
The population of Centerville, Missouri is 269 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Centerville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $67,100, median household income $38,854, crime index 13 (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.
