Centralia, Washington

Population 16,381

Centralia is located in Lewis County, WA. The population is 16,381, making Centralia the largest city in Lewis County.

There are 9 public schools in Centralia with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Centralia is moderate , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Centralia is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Centralia property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Centralia include Fords Prairie, Chehalis and Grand Mound.

Centralia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.3%

Crime Rate

39.88% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 244
  • Violent Crimes: 341
  • Robbery: 74
  • Burglary: 579
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

26.05% Higher than national avg.
  • 30 offenders in Centralia
  • 18.31 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

122 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 115

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Centralia, WA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Centralia's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Cedar Valley Academy

Centralia Christian School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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30 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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5 Former Drug Labs view all

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11 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Centralia, WA issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Centralia, WA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $920
  • 1 Bedroom: $930
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,120
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,600
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,940

Zip Codes

98531 98532

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Environmental Hazards

122 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Centralia, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Centralia, WA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Centralia, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.77°
  • February 40.42°
  • March 42.72°
  • April 46.58°
  • May 53.11°
  • June 58.13°
  • July 63.43°
  • August 63.7°
  • September 59.1°
  • October 48.94°
  • November 43.08°
  • December 39.82°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Centralia, WA

Earthquakes
Centralia, WA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Centralia, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Centralia, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Centralia, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Centralia, WA: $40,102

Unemployment

Unemployment in Centralia is 5.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.48%
White Collar - 47.52%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Jaime Herrera Beutler

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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