The Town FilesCenterville, Tennessee
Town in Hickman County · population 3,532 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $213,400
- Household income
- $59,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 43.4
Centerville is a town of 3,532 people in Hickman County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $213,400, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 80% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 72% of Tennessee towns.
How Centerville ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centerville is worth $213,400, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $59,167, which is more affordable than 54% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $907 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centerville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $907 | $863 |
| Median household income | $59,167 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Centerville
| People | Centerville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 33.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 88.2% |
Weather in Centerville
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 30, 2013 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 5, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Hickman County since 1996
Hickman County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Hickman County
Hickman County had 4,072 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,127 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Centerville itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Centerville
4 public schools with 1,473 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman Co Sr High School | 9-12 | 427 | 10.9 |
| Centerville Elementary | PK-2 | 389 | 14.4 |
| Centerville Intermediate School | 3-5 | 332 | 15.1 |
| Hickman Co Middle School | 6-8 | 325 | 19.1 |
Towns near Centerville
- Dickson, TN16.8 mi · 16,058 people · home $292,600
- Hohenwald, TN20.1 mi · 3,668 people · home $125,600
- Fairview, TN20.5 mi · 9,357 people · home $390,200
- White Bluff, TN22.8 mi · 3,862 people · home $279,900
- Mount Pleasant, TN23.8 mi · 4,784 people · home $244,400
- Kingston Springs, TN25.5 mi · 2,824 people · home $426,500
- Columbia, TN26.1 mi · 41,690 people · home $308,700
- Waverly, TN26.8 mi · 4,297 people · home $171,900
Centerville questions
Is Centerville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centerville scores better for retirees than 72% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 64%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Centerville?
The median owner-occupied home in Centerville is valued at $213,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,167, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $907 a month.
What is the weather like in Centerville?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Centerville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 30, 2013. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)