What are the schools like in Centreville, MS?

Centreville is served primarily by Wilkinson County School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Centreville?

The median household income in Centreville, MS is $44,779 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Centreville, MS?

Centreville has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Centreville, MS affordable or expensive?

Centreville's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centreville is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,400 and the median rent is $492 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Centreville, MS?

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

Is Centreville, MS a Good Place to Live?

Centreville is a small town of 2,352 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $44,779 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Centreville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Centreville 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: 82.4

Centreville's overall cost of living index is 82.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centreville costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Centreville, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$492	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,779	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Centreville is served primarily by Wilkinson County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centreville, MS	National Avg
School District	Wilkinson County School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centreville sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 63.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centreville, MS
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	63.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Centreville, MS	National Avg
Population	2,352	—
Median Age	29.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	72.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gloster, MS 8 mi Norwood, LA 8 mi Wilson, LA 11 mi Crosby, MS 13 mi Woodville, MS 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Centreville

Centreville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39631

Centreville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centreville, MS affordable or expensive?

Centreville's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Centreville roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,400 and median rent is $492/month.

What is the crime rate in Centreville, MS?

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

What are the schools like in Centreville?

Public schools in Centreville are operated by Wilkinson County School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centreville, MS a good place to live?

Centreville, MS has a population of 2,352, a median household income of $44,779, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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 Centreville?

Centreville averages 60.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centreville?

Centreville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39631.

What is the population of Centreville?

The population of Centreville, Mississippi is 2,352 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Centreville?

Key numbers for living in Centreville: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $58,400, median household income $44,779, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centreville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.