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Centralia, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Population
117
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
188
ZIP codes
0
Centralia and its ZIP codes
Centralia at a glance
- Centralia is about 3.3 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Centralia, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Centralia.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,537
57,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$743M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Centralia, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
828
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centralia, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Centralia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeostaCity | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| GrafCity | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| AsburyCity | 5 mi | 3.2 |
| EpworthCity | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| BankstonCity | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DurangoCity | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| RickardsvilleCity | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| DubuqueCity | 7.7 mi | 31.3 |
| FarleyCity | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| SagevilleCity | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| SherrillCity | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| East Dubuque, ILCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| BernardCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BalltownCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Holy CrossCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Sandy Hook, WICensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centralia, IA in?
- Centralia is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Centralia, IA?
- About 117 people live in Centralia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centralia?
- Nearby places include Peosta (1.9 mi), Graf (2.3 mi), Asbury (5 mi), Epworth (5 mi), Bankston (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023