Central City, Illinois
Central City is a village of 1,081 people in Marion County, Illinois.
Why visit Central City
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails and 9 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Centralia Commercial Historic District and Sentinel Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Central City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Central City
Central City is a village in Marion County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,098 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Central City, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Centralia Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Sentinel Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Centralia, Illinois
Centralia Elks Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes9
Tequilla Mexican Testaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
103 East Broadway, Centralia
Churches and places of worship18
6 more on the map.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare4
Map of Central City
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 2.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Iuka 12 Sw (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marion County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Centralia Municipal Airport (ENL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Centralia 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Carlyle 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Mount Vernon 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Breese 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Aviston 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Highland 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Benton 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Shiloh 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- O'Fallon 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Troy 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Centralia Tower - panoramio, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centralia Bell Tower - panoramio, hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centralia, Illinois Carillon Park, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broadway in the Centralia Commercial Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Centralia Elks' Lodge corner damage, Nyttend, Public domain
- Centralia Elks' Lodge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Centralia Elks' Lodge cornerstone, Nyttend, Public domain
- Centralia Elks' Lodge porch ceiling, Nyttend, Public domain
- Centralia Sentinel Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Broadway and Elm - panoramio, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centralia, Illinois public library, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
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