The Town FilesCenterville, Georgia
City in Houston County · population 8,228 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $194,900
- Household income
- $68,922
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 44
- Median age
- 37.9
Centerville is a city of 8,228 people in Houston County, Georgia. The median home is worth $194,900, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 76% of Georgia towns.
How Centerville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centerville is worth $194,900, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $68,922, which is more affordable than 73% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,312 a month. 70.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centerville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,312 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $68,922 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 70.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Centerville
| People | Centerville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Centerville
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 30, 1953 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 18. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 367 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 23, 1971.
Severe weather in Houston County since 1996
Houston County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Houston County
Houston County had 65,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,953 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Centerville itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Centerville
3 public schools with 1,920 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Middle School | 6-8 | 717 | 13.8 |
| Centerville Elementary School | PK-5 | 632 | 15.0 |
| Heard Elementary School | PK-5 | 571 | 13.3 |
Towns near Centerville
- Warner Robins, GA3.3 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
- Byron, GA3.7 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Perry, GA11.5 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Macon-Bibb County, GA11.9 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
- Fort Valley, GA12.8 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Cochran, GA26.0 mi · 5,026 people · home $112,800
- Hawkinsville, GA26.1 mi · 3,980 people · home $159,100
- Unadilla, GA26.4 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
Centerville questions
Is Centerville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centerville scores better for retirees than 32% of Georgia towns and quieter than 13%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Centerville?
The median owner-occupied home in Centerville is valued at $194,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,922, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,312 a month.
What is the weather like in Centerville?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Centerville get tornadoes?
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 30, 1953. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)