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There were 99 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Centralia, a city in the United States, had a population of 11,856 in July 2026. For Centralia, 47.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population11,863people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,604EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent672.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate11.25%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,243offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 104% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Centralia?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Centralia.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$765 per month, while the median home value was US$89,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.5%, and the vacancy rate was 10.8% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Centralia recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$765/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,639 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)795.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent672.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes378 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Centralia a good place to live?

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–63%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 398 of 11,863 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$47,807 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Centralia is 11.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income47,807 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband70.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,604 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,694 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate11.25 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Centralia?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,694 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,014of €2,891 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,891
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €796
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,014
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Centralia Salary needed to live in Centralia

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Centralia. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Centralia. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents99 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,716 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Centralia when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCentralia highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Centralia highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Centralia3,008
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,243 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,473 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes108 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.97 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportENL3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Centralia. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Centralia.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.56 · Feb 6.33 · Mar 12.22 · Apr 19 · May 24.28 · Jun 29.17 · Jul 31 · Aug 30.33 · Sep 26.89 · Oct 20.39 · Nov 12.39 · Dec 6 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117636 (SALEM)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.22 · Feb -4.44 · Mar 0.556 · Apr 6.5 · May 12.56 · Jun 17.67 · Jul 19.67 · Aug 18.44 · Sep 13.83 · Oct 7.22 · Nov 1.11 · Dec -3.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117636 (SALEM)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.22 · Feb 1.22 · Mar 6.44 · Apr 12.72 · May 18 · Jun 22.89 · Jul 24.83 · Aug 24.06 · Sep 20.22 · Oct 13.89 · Nov 6.94 · Dec 1.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 78.23 · Feb 64.26 · Mar 96.77 · Apr 127.5 · May 130 · Jun 120.4 · Jul 98.81 · Aug 78.99 · Sep 87.88 · Oct 90.17 · Nov 101.6 · Dec 75.18 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111386 (CENTRALIA)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading67.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation979.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.96 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.19 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Indianapolis ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.3 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 398 is not 1.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.7 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents398 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density558.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population11,863 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics11,699 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value89,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes62.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate53.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage68.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher16.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available87.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022321,210 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 2022104 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,200 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Centralia

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Salem as a Centralia alternative in the same region

20 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 2.4% Salem vs 11.2% Centralia−78%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,531 Salem vs 3,243 Centralia−53%
  • Foreign residents: 0.2% Salem vs 1.7% Centralia−91%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,441 Salem vs €3,694 Centraliano percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,898 Salem vs €2,604 Centralia+11%
  • Nearest airport: 2.0 km Salem vs 4.0 km Centralia−50%
  • Residents: 7,035 Salem vs 11,863 Centralia−41%
Full comparisonMore about Salem

Plainfield as a Centralia alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 353 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.7% Centralia+259%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,604 Centralia+85%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 11,863 Centralia+322%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,243 Centralia−77%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 11.2% Centralia−67%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 4.0 km Centralia+125%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,694 Centralia+9%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Centralia

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Centralia, nearest in population first.

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Douglas11,864 residentsBargersville11,862 residentsGladstone11,865 residentsBatesville11,860 residentsMinnehaha11,871 residentsLowell11,853 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Centralia?

The median gross salary is 3,694 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Centralia?

The unemployment rate is 11.25 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Centralia?

Police recorded 3,243 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Centralia?

The published population is 11,863 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Centralia?

398 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Centralia a good place to live?

Centralia may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Centralia?

Salem is near Centralia. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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