Centralia, IA is a small rural community located in Keokuk County. It has been recognized for its beauty and charm, as well as its rich history and culture. The city has been ranked highly by BestPlaces, which provides rankings of cities and towns across the United States based on cost of living, crime rate, education levels, housing market trends, job market strength and other factors. Centralia is ranked #26 overall in the state of Iowa with an overall score of 6.9 out of 10. It ranks well above average for its low cost of living (ranked #6), high population density (#7) and moderate weather (#13). Centralia also scores well in the education category with a ranking of #34 for public school quality. With all these factors considered, it's clear that Centralia is a great place to live, work and raise a family.
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