Centralia, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
496 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$556 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nemaha County
1
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nemaha County
2
Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 26
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 4 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KS State Senate District 1, KS State House District 62, KS
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Schools

Centralia Elem
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Centralia High
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Nemaha Central High School
8 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Kansas State University
44 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Manhattan Christian College
44 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manhattan Area Technical College
45 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Bellus Academy
45 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Holton Community Hospital
26 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
50 miles, SW • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
81 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
85 miles, N • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
104 miles, W • 1 star
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