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Centralia, IL

Centralia, IL.

Population: 19,827 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Centralia, IL is $106,219 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $124,863 after a median 51 days on market. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$106,219

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$106,219
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.7%
10-year appreciation
+27.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$108,218
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$124,863
Median list price
$128,684
Median price per sqft
$80
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$661/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$767/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kaskaskia Spec Educ District, Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE, Central City SD 133
Schools include
Bridges Learning Center, Hoyleton Education Center, Kaskaskia Education Center, Centralia Alternative School, Safe School Program Centralia

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, drought, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sandoval Zinc Company (7.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,036
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,952

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Centralia Municipal Airport (ENL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL -CENTRALIA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-97 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
52.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,671
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,214
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CentraliaState medianUS median
Typical home value$106,219$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$124,863$214,937$319,906
Median days on market51 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,671$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Centralia, IL?
$106,219.
What is the median sale price in Centralia, IL?
$124,863.
How long do homes take to sell in Centralia, IL?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Centralia, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Centralia, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Centralia, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Centralia, IL. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Centralia, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Centralia, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Centralia, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Centralia, IL?
15 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Centralia, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Centralia, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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