CentraliaIllinois
Centralia is a city in Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Illinois with the largest portion in Marion County.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Centralia
Set in the southern part of Illinois, Centralia is a close-knit town counting 11,787 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Centralia is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,437 residents per square mile.
📰 Centralia News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Centralia Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Centralia — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,787.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Centralia
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Centralia Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Centralia
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Centralia
- Bridges Learning Center
- Central City Elem School
- Centralia Alternative School
- Centralia High School
- Centralia Jr High School
- Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Ctr
- Grand Prairie Elem School
- Hoyleton Education Center
- Jordan Elem School
- Kaskaskia Education Center
- North Wamac Grade School
- Raccoon Cons Elem School
- Safe School Program Centralia
- Schiller Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.