CentervilleIowa
Centerville is a city in and the county seat of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,412 in the 2020 census, a decline from 5,924 in 2000.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Centerville
Centerville, IA is a close-knit town located in southern Iowa, home to 5,345 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Centerville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.84 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,104 residents per square mile.
What Makes Centerville Unique
- One of 21 places in the US named Centerville — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,345.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Centerville
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Appanoose County Museum and Old Jail · Museum
- Historical and Coal Mining Museum · Museum
- Appanoose Historical and Coal Mining Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Centerville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Centerville
- Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
- Centerville High School
- Howar Middle School
- Lakeview Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercyone Centerville Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.