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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
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Centralia

Located about an hour east of St. Louis, Centralia is a welcoming southern Illinois community of around 12,000 residents. The town grew around its historic rail lines and uniquely stretches across four different counties. Today, it serves as a convenient regional hub where you can enjoy quiet small-town living alongside easy access to everyday shopping, local dining, and big-city amenities down the road.

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Life in Centralia offers plenty of room to unwind outdoors, with Raccoon Lake and Lake Centralia providing scenic spots for boating, fishing, and weekend afternoons. The community is home to solid local schools and Kaskaskia College just minutes away, while downtown preserves the area's heritage with local landmarks and friendly neighborhood gatherings. It is a relaxed, affordable place to put down roots.

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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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