Centerburg post office 43011, 2016
Centerburg’s story
196 years in pictures
Census counts: 400 in 1880, 1,690 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2016 and 4 maps from 1915 on.
- 1830Centerburg is settled
CenterburgOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,691
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$399K
+5.1% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
35.0
years
Jobs based here
414
Balanced
Is Centerburg a good place to live?
Centerburg’s best subject grade is an A for civic life. Centerburg’s median age is 35 years, where Ohio’s towns sit at 41.7 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Centerburg's schools outperform 74% of the state's. Centerburg has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
StrongestACivic life
What makes Centerburg stand out
Where Centerburg beats most towns.
How Centerburg grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Centerburg is from typical.
SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 28% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →HealthKnox Community Hospital 14.7 miles awayBOpen →Jobs & income$76K median household incomeBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.5 of 20; 5.8% of households have no car; 2.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0% conserved landC+Open →History3 notable people born hereB+Open →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
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 Centerburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Centerburg, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDel-Co WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Centerburg’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Knox County Board of ElectionsKnox County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP code4301143011 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Centerburg.
HousingCost of living grade B
A typical Centerburg home is worth about $399K
The typical Centerburg home is worth about $399,000, up 5.1% in a year, 62% above the Ohio typical home. 65% of households own their home in Centerburg, below both Ohio’s towns (77%) and U.S. towns (73%). Centerburg’s median rent is $834 a month.
$399KZillow home value
| Centerburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 65% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $834 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Centerburg$399K
Ohio$246K
+5.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Centerburg
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Centerburg has four seasons and pleasant summers
Centerburg has chilly winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Centerburg is 83°F.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Centerburg has 0.9 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Centerburg for work: only 7% work in town. Jobs based in Centerburg fell to 414 in 2023, 82 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Columbus (10%), Mount Vernon (9%) and New Albany (6%).
7%work in town
| Centerburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Centerburg7%
Columbus10%
Mount Vernon9%
New Albany6%
Westerville5%
18 mi
median commute distance
414
jobs based in Centerburg
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 51% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Centerburg is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Centerburg beats the Ohio average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 34% of Centerburg adults sleep under 7 hours.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Centerburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Centerburg | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 8.3% |
Knox Community Hospital
14.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 3 of 618 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Memorial Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 46 attractions →Ohio Stadium and 38 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Centerburg. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
35 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
26 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
29 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
24 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
27 mi Stadium & arenaValue City ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Centerburg
19pages on Centerburg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Centerburg
About 1 of every 100 Centerburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Famous people from Centerburg
3 notable people were born in Centerburg.
About Centerburg
Village in Ohio, United States
Centerburg is a village in Knox County, Ohio, United States, along the North Fork of the Licking River. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 1,690. Centerburg is located near the geographical center of Ohio.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1830
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft
- ZIP code
- 43011
Questions about Centerburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Centerburg, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Centerburg, OH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Daniel H. Reynolds and Earl Griffith.