What are the schools like in Centerville, WA?

Centerville is served primarily by Centerville School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

What is the median household income in Centerville?

The median household income in Centerville, WA is $118,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.3%.

What is the weather like in Centerville, WA?

Centerville has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

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

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

Centerville has a violent crime rate of 31.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 664.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centerville, WA a Good Place to Live?

Centerville is a small town of 113 in Washington, with a median household income of $118,500 and a 19.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Centerville stands out for 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

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

Metric	Centerville, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centerville's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.2 /100k

Property Crime

664.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Centerville is served primarily by Centerville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centerville, WA	National Avg
School District	Centerville School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centerville sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 16.5 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centerville, WA
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	16.5"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Centerville, WA	National Avg
Population	113	—
Median Age	59.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Goldendale, WA 6 mi Maryhill, WA 6 mi Biggs Junction, OR 7 mi Wishram, WA 7 mi Rufus, OR 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Centerville

Centerville, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98613

Centerville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerville, WA affordable or expensive?

Centerville has a median home value of $300,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $118,500.

What is the crime rate in Centerville, WA?

Centerville's violent crime rate is 31.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.4 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 Centerville School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centerville, WA a good place to live?

Centerville, WA has a population of 113, a median household income of $118,500, and an unemployment rate of 19.3%. 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 37.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.5 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centerville?

Centerville, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98613.

What is the population of Centerville?

The population of Centerville, Washington is 113 with a median age of 59.1. 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 $300,000, median household income $118,500, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.