Centralia 65 Good
Centralia Livability #543 ranked city in Iowa#12,299 ranked city in the USARanks better than 58% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Centralia

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

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      Centralia transportation information

      Statistic Centralia Iowa National
      Average one way commute21min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work94.7%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.0%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home1.3%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Centralia, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).