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Centralia, IL

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Population
11,863
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
493 ft
Median Home Value
$89,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$765/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,807
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityO'Fallon, Illinois43 miles away · 32,656 residents.

About Centralia

Centralia is a city spanning Marion, Clinton, Washington, and Jefferson counties, Illinois. Founded in 1853 where the original branches of the Illinois Central Railroad converged, the historic community of approximately 11,856 features Raccoon Lake and Kaskaskia College, and is served by Centralia School District 135 and Centralia High School District 200 for public education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.9rating

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