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Central City Area Facts

  • Central City has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Central City crime rates are 68% lower than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Central City is 1% higher than the Iowa average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Puddle
      Brendel Park
      Courtyard Park
      Brendel Park
      Riverside Playground
      Millard Preserve

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Central City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Central City.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central City? The cost of living in Central City is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Iowa.
      Central City
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central City? Central City crime rates are 549, which are 68% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      549 per 100k people

      76% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 183

      76% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Central City? The median income in Central City is $68,500 which is 26% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $68,50024% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,88310% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Central City a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Central City home prices? Central City home prices are $138,300 - which is 4% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $138,30025% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $55442% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Central City have good schools? The Central City graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      34% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      31% lower than the US average

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