Centralia, KS
- Elevation
- 1,276 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Centralia is a quiet, welcoming farming town tucked into the rolling landscape of northeast Kansas. Home to fewer than 500 residents, it offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere surrounded by fields of grain and open prairie. The town originally grew around the railroad along the Black Vermillion River, and today it maintains a relaxed pace of living with strong ties to its agricultural roots.
For outdoor fun, Centralia Lake sits just outside of town, offering great fishing, boating, camping spots, rental cabins, and a nine-hole disc golf course. Within town, daily life revolves around simple neighborhood staples like Hidden Park, the local pool, and the community library. It makes a charming, low-key home for anyone seeking a friendly neighborhood with plenty of room to breathe.
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