Centerville is a city in Houston County, Georgia, United States. The city is a part of the larger Macon-Warner Robins Combined Statistical Area. It was incorporated March 25, 1958. As of the 2020 census, Centerville had a population of 8,228. The city's central location, proximity to major highways and interstates, and excellent quality of life makes it one of the top bedroom communities in Georgia. In 2016, Centerville was ranked 7th Happiest City in Georgia by zippia.com, a website devoted to career-related rankings.

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How Centerville ranks

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#25Most new homes in GA #37Fewest uninsured in GA #38Most walkable in GA All GA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code31028

Area code478

Living in Centerville

Housing in Centerville

$231K▲ 3.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Centerville home is worth about $231,000, up 3.8% in a year, 30% below the Georgia typical home.

A balanced market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market88

Sale-to-list95.4%

Sold in May7

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Centerville

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Centerville's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Centerville 1

Georgia 3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Centerville 8.5

Georgia 14

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Centerville

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Most working residents leave Centerville for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Warner Robins (27%), Macon-Bibb County (21%) and Atlanta (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Warner Robins

27%

Macon-Bibb County

21%

Atlanta

Perry

2%Work in townlive and work in Centerville 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,132Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Centerville →

Health in Centerville

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

3worse than GA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

44.6%More adults sleeping under 7 hoursGA 38.4% · worse 27.9%More adults with arthritisGA 24.6% · worse 7.8%More adults who have had cancerGA 7% · worse

Care nearby

Emory Houston Hospital Warner RobinsWarner Robins · 3.5 mi · ER

Pediatric Convenient CareByron · 2.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Centerville · CMS · HRSAHealth in Centerville →

Natural hazards in Centerville

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Centerville flood?paid flood claims since 2009 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Centerville MapCenterville vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Centerville →

Climate in Centerville

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Centerville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 37°Winter

77° / 51°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

77° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Centerville get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Mar 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Centerville →

Schools in Centerville

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Centerville’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#47Best public schoolsof 231 in GA

DistrictHouston CountySchools2

Centerville Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 679 students Thomson Middle School B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 734 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.