Centralia, KS is a small town in the northeastern part of the state with a population of 66415 according to the latest census. It has consistently ranked high in many categories on the BestPlaces rankings. In terms of its crime rate, Centralia ranks very low at #68 out of 100, indicating that it is a very safe place to live. The cost of living in Centralia is also relatively low and ranked at #120 out of 100, making it an affordable place to live. Additionally, Centralia has excellent weather and ranked #10 out of 100 for its climate and air quality. It also had great scores for amenities including #50 out of 100 for access to restaurants and shopping, as well as #28 out of 100 for nightlife options. Finally, Centralia scored well in terms of school quality coming in at #13 out of 100 overall. This indicates that Centralia has excellent educational opportunities for its residents. All these factors contribute to Centralia's high ranking among other towns across Kansas on BestPlaces ratings.
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