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Centerville, SD
City in Turner County, South Dakota.
Population
903
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,255
ZIP codes
0
Centerville and its ZIP codes
Centerville at a glance
- Centerville is about 105 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,318, 28% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,200 (37% below South Dakota) and median rent is $485 a month.
Local data for Centerville, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centerville, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,318
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$161,200
Median rent
$485/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (304), Norwegian Americans (108), Dutch Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Turner County. PPP loans are for Centerville.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,470
2,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.58M
FY 2026, $8,137 per person
How people get to work
Centerville, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centerville, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centerville, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Centerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViborgCity | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BeresfordCity | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| DavisTown | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| IreneCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WakondaTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HurleyCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| VolinTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Cameron ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| LennoxCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| WorthingCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ChancellorTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| AlcesterCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| GayvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MecklingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Mission HillTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ParkerCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centerville, SD in?
- Centerville is in Turner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Centerville, SD?
- About 903 people live in Centerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centerville?
- Nearby places include Viborg (7.2 mi), Beresford (9.4 mi), Davis (9.9 mi), Irene (10 mi), Wakonda (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023