Central City, Illinois
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US places
- bottom 14% for sales tax
Central City is a small community in Illinois with about 1,154 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, school quality, and walkability. It rates lower on park & nature access and sales tax.
- The median home value in Central City is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Central City is $40k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Central City is $873 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Central City has a violent crime rate of 709/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Central City average around 79°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in2.9 in
muggy 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$40k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 49% of US places
Home Value$46k2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$873better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$319better than 46% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.11%better than 43% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.22%better than 59% of US places
Unemployment3.2%better than 57% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.3 in61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.5 inbetter than 66% of US places
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 20% of US places
Comfortable Days65 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.7better than 23% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 25% of US places
School Quality84.8better than 78% of US places
Violent Crime709/100kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Crime759/100kbetter than 58% of US places
Community
Population1,15454th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.136th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0621st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8827th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)96.6%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.6%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.4%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability8.1/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 55% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.7%better than 38% of US places
Amenities Nearby372.62better than 80% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 15% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Central City an affordable place to live?
- Central City is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 49% of comparable areas. Median rent is $873.
- Is Central City safe?
- Central City is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 709/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 759/100k.
- What is the weather like in Central City?
- Central City averages 79°F in July and 33°F in January, with 45.3 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Central City?
- Public-school quality in Central City is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.