The Town FilesCenterburg, Ohio
Village in Knox County · population 1,690 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,900
- Household income
- $76,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 35.0
Centerburg is a village of 1,690 people in Knox County, Ohio. The median home is worth $246,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 89% of Ohio towns, better for families than 83% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 78% of Ohio towns.
How Centerburg ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centerburg is worth $246,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $76,250, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $834 a month. 64.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centerburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $834 | $914 |
| Median household income | $76,250 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Centerburg
| People | Centerburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Centerburg
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Knox County since 1996
Knox County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Knox County
Knox County had 20,571 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,637 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Centerburg itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Centerburg
3 public schools with 1,016 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerburg Elementary School | K-5 | 465 | 16.6 |
| Centerburg High School | 9-12 | 302 | 15.1 |
| Centerburg Middle School | 6-8 | 249 | 27.7 |
Towns near Centerburg
- Sunbury, OH10.1 mi · 6,614 people · home $374,600
- Johnstown, OH10.7 mi · 5,182 people · home $347,900
- Galena, OH10.9 mi · 924 people · home $467,000
- South Mount Vernon, OH11.7 mi · 714 people · home —
- Mount Vernon, OH13.0 mi · 16,956 people · home $174,000
- Utica, OH14.3 mi · 2,064 people · home $150,500
- Fredericktown, OH14.4 mi · 2,648 people · home $171,200
- Ashley, OH15.2 mi · 1,198 people · home $153,400
Centerburg questions
Is Centerburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centerburg scores better for retirees than 70% of Ohio towns and quieter than 55%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Centerburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Centerburg is valued at $246,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,250, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $834 a month.
What is the weather like in Centerburg?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 24.8 inches of snow.
Does Centerburg get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centerburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1985. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)