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Centralia is a city in Boone County, Missouri, with a population of approximately 4,541.

Population4,690
Median Home Value$174,300
Median Income$66,438
Area2.91 sq mi

How Centralia Ranks

#1
Lowest Property Taxesin Boone County
1.54%
#1
Best Fiscal Healthin Boone County
60 / 100

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NewsFEB 25, 2026

Centralia leads as 12 Mid-Missouri wrestlers advance to Class 1 State Semifinals

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NewsDEC 20, 2025

Lighted Tractor Parade rolls through downtown Centralia for 18th year

Lighted Tractor Parade rolls through downtown Centralia for 18th year Columbia Missourian

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NewsNOV 13, 2025

Centralia challenges Blair Oaks in highlight of Mid-Missouri football matchups

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