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Centerville, IA
City in Appanoose County, Iowa.
Population
5,372
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,111
ZIP codes
0
Centerville and its ZIP codes
Centerville at a glance
- Centerville is about 19 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $46,563, 38% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,000 (50% below Iowa) and median rent is $755 a month.
Local data for Centerville, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centerville, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,563
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$103,000
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,022), Irish Americans (877), Italian Americans (257).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Appanoose County. PPP loans are for Centerville.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,340
4,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.3M
FY 2026, $7,006 per person
How people get to work
Centerville, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle2.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centerville, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centerville, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Centerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RathbunCity | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MysticCity | 5.2 mi | 2.9 |
| ExlineCity | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| NumaCity | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| CincinnatiCity | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| UdellCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PlanoCity | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MoultonCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| UnionvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| MoraviaCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SeymourCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Promise CityCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Unionville, MOCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| Livonia, MOVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| MelroseCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| BlakesburgCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centerville, IA in?
- Centerville is in Appanoose County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Centerville, IA?
- About 5,372 people live in Centerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centerville?
- Nearby places include Rathbun (4.9 mi), Mystic (5.2 mi), Exline (5.8 mi), Numa (6.4 mi), Cincinnati (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023