Centralia, Missouri
City · Population 4,807 · #139 in Missouri
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About Centralia
Centralia, MO is a small town located in northern Missouri, home to 4,807 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Centralia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,652 residents per square mile.
📰 Centralia News Today
- Lawrence L. “Larry” Davenport Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Mexico, MO - Centralia Fireside Guard Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Centralia community grieves 17-year-old after fatal crash KOMU 8 · Jun 20
- Centralia Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 5
- CENTRALIA TEEN DIES AFTER COLLISION OUTSIDE CITY KMMO · Jun 18
- Boone County crash kills Centralia teen, injures two others KTTN · Jun 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Centralia Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Centralia — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Centralia Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Centralia
- C.L. Northcutt Memorial Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Centralia City Recreation Park reviews ★
- Chance Gardens · Garden reviews ★
- City Square Park reviews ★
- Jaycee Park reviews ★
- Nathan A. Toalson Bicentennial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Centralia
- CENTRALIA HIGH
- CENTRALIA INTERMEDIATE
- CHANCE ELEM.
- CHESTER BOREN MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,807
Rank in state#139 of 938
Land area2.91 sq mi
Density1,652/sq mi
Coordinates39.2108, -92.1343