Centerburg is a small town of 1,875 in Ohio, with a median household income of $62,794
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Centerburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Centerburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Centerburg 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: 91.2
Centerburg's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Centerburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Centerburg, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$215,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$689
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,794
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Centerburg's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.3 /100k
Property Crime
393.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Centerburg is served primarily by Centerburg Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Centerburg, OH
National Avg
School District
Centerburg Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Centerburg sees average highs of 33.5°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Centerburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Centerburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $215,700 and median rent is $689/month.
Centerburg's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Centerburg are operated by Centerburg Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Centerburg, OH has a population of 1,875, a median household income of $62,794, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
Centerburg averages 33.5°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Centerburg, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43011.
The population of Centerburg, Ohio is 1,875 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Centerburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $215,700, median household income $62,794, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centerburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
