Centertown-85-69-ky, 2018
Centertown’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 79 in 1890, 416 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1909 on.
- 1890Centertown is settled
CentertownKY
A town of 413, settled in 1890.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
413
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$123K
−4.7% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
11
A commuter town
Is Centertown a good place to live?
Among 143 Kentucky towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Centertown. Centertown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
413 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Centertown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Centertown, and how to reach them.
PowerKU11.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCentertown Water System2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Centertown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kentucky 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 hereOhio County ClerkOhio County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2019
ZIP code4232842328 100%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 Centertown.
Housing
Centertown’s typical home value is about $123K
The typical Centertown home is worth about $123,000, down 4.7% in a year, 47% below the Kentucky typical home. 81% of households own their home in Centertown, against 59% in Kentucky’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$123KZillow home value
| Centertown | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 59% | 73% |
| Median rent | $967 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Centertown$123K
Kentucky$231K
−4.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Centertown has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Centertown for work: only 1% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Centertown, above both the Kentucky town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Centertown is 28 minutes.
1%work in town
| Centertown | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Centertown1%
Hartford18%
Owensboro15%
Beaver Dam7%
Bowling Green3%
23 mi
median commute distance
11
jobs based in Centertown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Centertown, expect mild winters and hot summers
Centertown has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Centertown’s July high is 89°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–47°
Spring46–69°
Summer66–88°
Fall47–71°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Centertown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Centertown
No violent or property crimes were reported in Centertown in 2024. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Centertown is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Centertown is
Centertown beats the Kentucky average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 19% of Centertown adults worry about having enough food.
| Centertown | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 27% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Kentucky
1 better25 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Centertown | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 16.2% | 18.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 7.3% | 5.4% |
Ohio County Hospital
5.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Centertown
16pages on Centertown
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Centertown; the nearest are
Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro21.2 mi$4,728 in-state tuitionWestern Kentucky UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bowling Green42.1 mi$11,652 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Centertown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Centertown for work
Where Centertown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11jobs based in Centertown
1%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Centertown
City in Kentucky, United States
Centertown is a home rule-class city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Centertown had a population of 416.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1890
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 443 ft
- ZIP code
- 42328
- Area code
- 270
Questions about Centertown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Centertown, KY a good place to live?
Centertown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.