Centralia
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Centralia is a friendly small city in southern Washington, known for its historic downtown, lively antique scene, and convenient location halfway between Seattle and Portland. Its charming neighborhoods, local eateries, and scenic parks create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
18,183
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
46.72°, -122.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,585
Local Cost
$1,600
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
15.5°C
Winter Avg
3.7°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-11.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1615 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CLS
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.