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Centre, AL

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Population
3,912
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
662 ft
Median Home Value
$158,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$594/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$44,664
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Centre in context.

OverallBest places in AlabamaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlabamaNearest larger communityFort Payne, Alabama21 miles away · 15,189 residents.

About Centre

Centre is the county seat of Cherokee County, Alabama, located slightly west of the county's geographic center. The city's northern limits extend to the southern shore of Weiss Lake, a major reservoir on the Coosa River celebrated as the self-proclaimed Crappie Capital of the World. Weiss Lake serves as a major hub for recreational boating, fishing, and tourism. Local public education in the community is managed by the Cherokee County Schools district.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.1ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA96.9rating

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