The Town FilesCentury, Florida
Town in Escambia County · population 1,713 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $68,700
- Household income
- $27,609
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 39.1
Century is a town of 1,713 people in Escambia County, Florida. The median home is worth $68,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 85% of Florida towns, easier by car than 83% of Florida towns.
How Century ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Century is worth $68,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $27,609, which is more affordable than 96% of Florida towns. Median rent is $716 a month. 49.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Century | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $68,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $716 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $27,609 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 49.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Century
| People | Century | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Century
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.0°F. About 65.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Century since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 15, 2016 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 28, 2023.
Severe weather in Escambia County since 1996
Escambia County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Escambia County
Escambia County had 145,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,268 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Century itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Century
3 public schools with 1,202 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 530 | 23.0 |
| BRATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 484 | 18.6 |
| BYRNEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC. (charter) | K-5 | 188 | 20.9 |
Towns near Century
- Flomaton, AL2.6 mi · 1,466 people · home $111,200
- Brownsdale, FL6.5 mi · 528 people · home $289,600
- Jay, FL6.9 mi · 524 people · home $150,800
- Chumuckla, FL13.3 mi · 1,063 people · home $293,200
- Brewton, AL14.4 mi · 5,276 people · home $150,100
- East Brewton, AL14.7 mi · 2,293 people · home $87,200
- Atmore, AL15.3 mi · 8,391 people · home $157,800
- Allentown, FL17.8 mi · 1,023 people · home $243,800
Century questions
Is Century, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Century scores better for retirees than 25% of Florida towns and quieter than 85%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Century?
The median owner-occupied home in Century is valued at $68,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,609, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $716 a month.
What is the weather like in Century?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Century get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Century since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 15, 2016. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)