Name: Centralia, IL
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Living in Centralia, IL

Ranks better than 70% of areas Follow

Population

12,354

Median Age

40.8 Years

Centralia Area Facts

Centralia has a Livability Score of 70_/100, which is considered good
Centralia crime rates are 25% higher than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Centralia is 17% lower than the Illinois average

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What do the locals think about Centralia?

33%

Family friendly

100%

Public transit is accessible

33%

Walkable to grocery stores

33%

Yards are well-kept

67%

Lots of parks

33%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

33%

A quiet area

0%

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Centralia, A Beautiful Reservoir Town 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Centralia, IL is a little over an hour away from St. Louis in Missouri. This means getting decent access to the big city's benefits, ranging from big private sector industry to bedrock government work, including military contracting.

The best areas in Centralia are around the ...Read More middle of town near Noleman Street, then over at Fairview Park. You can get everything from Mexican food, Italian food, great coffee that goes beyond basic grinds, amazing burger joints, and fast food that isn't a total traffic trap.

Living in Centralia delivers an old-timey downtown appeal with great architecture, but with the spark of innovation as the town transforms itself in a more modern vista. It's slow, but gradual growth that will only continue to impress.

If you want a touch of nature, head over to Centralia Foundation Park. The grass and trees are just part of the spectacle; the nearby reservoir brings life to more than just our drinking supply. There's a nice trail that heads towards the reservoir, and a patch of forest on the edge of the lake. Read Less

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