The Town FilesCentreville, Alabama
City in Bibb County · population 2,800 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,300
- Household income
- $39,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 45.2
Centreville is a city of 2,800 people in Bibb County, Alabama. The median home is worth $161,300, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 94% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 72% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 72% of Alabama towns.
How Centreville ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centreville is worth $161,300, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $39,477, which is more affordable than 11% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $731 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centreville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $731 | $834 |
| Median household income | $39,477 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Centreville
| People | Centreville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Centreville
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centreville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 1.2 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 67 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 6, 1998.
Severe weather in Bibb County since 1996
Bibb County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bibb County
Bibb County had 4,828 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,062 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Centreville itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Centreville
2 public schools with 882 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb County High School | 9-12 | 453 | 16.8 |
| Centreville Middle School | 5-8 | 429 | 18.7 |
Towns near Centreville
- Brent, AL2.5 mi · 2,972 people · home $146,500
- Montevallo, AL20.1 mi · 7,229 people · home $220,700
- Lake View, AL22.3 mi · 3,560 people · home $304,400
- Brookwood, AL22.6 mi · 2,504 people · home $188,300
- Jemison, AL23.1 mi · 2,642 people · home $170,000
- McCalla, AL24.5 mi · 12,965 people · home $279,900
- Cottondale, AL24.7 mi · 3,130 people · home $139,200
- Marion, AL25.0 mi · 3,176 people · home $108,700
Centreville questions
Is Centreville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centreville scores better for retirees than 72% of Alabama towns and quieter than 94%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Centreville?
The median owner-occupied home in Centreville is valued at $161,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,477, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $731 a month.
What is the weather like in Centreville?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Centreville get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centreville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1973. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- 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)