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Crime in Centralia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Centralia. Key points include:
There were 381 total crimes in Centralia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Centralia is 3,243.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Centralia is 663.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Centralia is 2,579.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Centralia is 53.03% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Centralia Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Centralia / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 381 | 3,243.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 78 | 663.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 42.6 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 66 | 561.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 303 | 2,579.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 97 | 825.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 173 | 1,472.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 33 | 280.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Centralia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Centralia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Centralia is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Centralia is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Centralia is $109,743.
The median income in Centralia is $47,807.
Centralia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Centralia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Centralia | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 49 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Centralia, IL Weather
The average high in Centralia is 65.1° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 10.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Centralia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Centralia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Centralia
The current population in Centralia is 11,856. The population has decreased 10.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,856 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 12,009 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 12,096 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 12,061 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 12,354 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 12,356 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 12,538 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 12,582 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 12,696 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 12,798 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 12,880 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,937 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 13,019 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 13,133 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 13,250 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Centralia
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Centralia is:
80.7% White with 9,562 White residents.
6.9% African American with 820 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 194 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 113 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 697 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 466 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Centralia
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Centralia is 50.6% female with 5,999 female residents.
Centralia is 49.4% male with 5,857 male residents.
| Gender | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Centralia for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Centralia completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Centralia completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Centralia completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Centralia completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Centralia completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Centralia completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Centralia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Centralia completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Centralia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Centralia, Illinois
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8.9% of households in Centralia earn Less than $10,000.
9.0% of households in Centralia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Centralia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Centralia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.9% of households in Centralia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Centralia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Centralia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.9% of households in Centralia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Centralia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Centralia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Centralia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
