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Centerville’s story
68 years in pictures
Census counts: 290 in 1960, 8,228 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
- 1958Centerville is settled
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
9,505
2025 Census estimate · +15.6% since 2020
Typical home
$231K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
1,132
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#112 of 258 in GA
Is Centerville a good place to live?
Centerville grades C overall, ranked 112th of 258 in Georgia, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Natural-hazard risk is low. It also does better than most on schools: its public schools beat 73% of Georgia towns on state tests and graduation. Its lowest everyday mark is in incomes: the median household income is $69K, and 16% of residents live below the poverty line. A typical home there costs about $231K, 2.9 years of the Warner Robins metro’s $79K median household income. No town in Georgia scores lower than Centerville on history. Centerville's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. Centerville’s July high is 92°F, against 90°F in Georgia’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
What makes Centerville stand out
Where Centerville beats most towns.
A growing town
Centerville has grown 33% since 2010
7,148 counted in 2010 and 8,228 in 2020; an estimated 9,505 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 15.6% since 2020, after 15.1% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Centerville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Centerville is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 5.8% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Jobs & incomeCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →HealthEmory Houston Hospital Warner Robins 3.5 miles awayC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0% conserved landDOpen →HistoryD−Open →Civic life1.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Centerville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Centerville, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCenterville water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown pickup · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHouston County Board of Elections and Voter RegistrationHouston County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes31028, 3109331028 76% · 31093 24%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Centerville.
Centerville has homes that are cheap against local pay and has seen reported crime fall by about half, but it has little public open land.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Centerville has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 777 in 2013 to 1,132.
Most working residents leave Centerville for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Centerville grew to 1,132 in 2023, 355 more than in 2013. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Centerville.
2%work in town
| Centerville | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 9.2% | 8% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Centerville2%
Warner Robins27%
Macon-Bibb County21%
Atlanta3%
Perry2%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,132
jobs based in Centerville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 26% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Centerville’s grade for schools is a B+
Its public schools are run by the Houston County school district. Its two schools are below.
73%of GA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 734 | B− |
| Centerville Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 679 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade B−
Centerville’s grade for cost of living is a B−
At 2.9 years of the Warner Robins metro’s $79K median household income, the typical home (about $231K) costs less against local pay than in 75% of Georgia towns; that ratio is one input to its B− for cost of living. Home values rose 42% in five years, to about $231K, against 21% across Georgia.
The typical Centerville home is worth about $231,000, up 3.9% in a year, 30% below the Georgia typical home.
$231KZillow home value
| Centerville | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 70% | 58% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,312 a month | $1,152 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Centerville$231K
Georgia$329K
Market temperature
88
days on market
95.4%
sale-to-list price
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Centerville
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Centerville since 2009.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2009
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Centerville has mild winters and hot summers
Centerville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Centerville is 36°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–60°
Spring51–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 21
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Centerville is less healthy than 63% of U.S. towns
Centerville beats the Georgia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 45% of Centerville adults sleep under 7 hours.
37%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Centerville | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 39% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Centerville | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults sleeping under 7 hours | 44.6% | 38.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 27.9% | 24.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.8% | 7% |
Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins
3.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
54th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Georgia’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Georgia average. Centerville has grown 16% since 2020, to 9,505 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Georgia.
37.9median age · GA 37.6
| Centerville | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 years | 36.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 14% | 18% |
CentervilleGeorgiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school26%
Some college24%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 82 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.8 points). Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 75% are women (GA 49%).
| Centerville | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.6% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.6% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.2% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.1% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.7% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.1% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.7% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.6% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SafetyB−
More crime per resident in Centerville than in 52% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 165 to 87 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Centerville’s violent crime rate is 1 per 1,000 residents. Within Georgia, it does better than 70% of towns. Centerville’s property crime rate is 8.5 per 1,000 residents.
48%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Centerville | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.5 per 1,000 residents | 14.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Centerville1
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Centerville8.5
Georgia14.1
U.S.15.5
48th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
70th
percentile among GA towns
9
violent crimes reported in 2025
78
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsD
Centerville has set aside 0.5% of its land for conservation
Just 13 of its 2,798 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Centerville itself; its outdoors grade is D.
0.1 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 13 of 2,798 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Center Park at Centerville | 0.1 mi | 10 |
| 2. Stafford Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 18 attractions →Andersonville National Historic Site and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Centerville. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi National Historic SiteAndersonville National Historic Site62K visitors a year
7 mi MuseumMuseum of Aviation
12 mi National Historical ParkOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park112K visitors a year15 mi MuseumAllman Brothers and Band Museum14 mi MuseumTubman Museum
14 mi MuseumCannonball HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannonball House: Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Centerville
19pages on Centerville
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 73% of GA districts · 2 schoolsSafetyB−1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than GA on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$231K typical home · up 3.9% in a yearWork & commuteC$69K median household income · 1,132 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Centerville
Central Georgia Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Warner Robins6.4 mi$3,448 in-state tuitionMiddle Georgia State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Macon12.2 mi$5,038 in-state tuitionMercer UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Macon13.5 mi$42,312 tuition
About 9 of every 100 Centerville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Centerville for work
Where Centerville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,132jobs based in Centerville
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Centerville
City in Georgia, United States
Centerville is a city in Houston County, Georgia, United States. The city is a part of the larger Macon-Warner Robins Combined Statistical Area. It was incorporated March 25, 1958. As of the 2020 census, Centerville had a population of 8,228. The city's central location, proximity to major highways and interstates, and excellent quality of life makes it one of the top bedroom communities in Georgia. In 2016, Centerville was ranked 7th Happiest City in Georgia by zippia.com, a website devoted to career-related rankings.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1958
- Area
- 4.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 449 ft
- ZIP code
- 31028
- Area code
- 478
Centerville’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Centerville.
Warner RobinsCenterville
How the neighbors grade
| Town | GA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | #112 | C | B− | B− | B+ | C+ |
| Warner Robins | #141 | C− | B | D | B+ | C |
Questions about Centerville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Centerville, GA a good place to live?
Centerville grades C overall, better than 35% of U.S. towns and #112 of 258 in Georgia. It grades C+ for health, B− for safety and B+ for schools.
Is Centerville, GA safe?
Within Georgia, it does better than 70% of towns.