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Centerville, IA

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Population
5,327
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,009 ft
Median Home Value
$103,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$755/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,563
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityOttumwa, Iowa31 miles away · 25,319 residents.

About Centerville

Centerville is a city and the county seat of Appanoose County, Iowa, situated near Rathbun Lake. Developing historically around coal mining that attracted diverse European immigrants in the early twentieth century and today hosting the largest town square in the state, the community of approximately 5,372 is served by the Centerville Community School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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