Personal loans in Centralia, KS

Centralia is one of 625 Census places in Kansas; its 492 residents put it at 272nd. Centralia is a small community in Kansas, with an estimated 492 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Centralia gained roughly 1.7% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Rate-shopping from Centralia costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. When Kansas caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Centralia as from the rest of the state. The nearest larger metro is Seneca, KS about 8 miles away.

Centralia: the sourced local profile

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Kansas rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

The Kansas lending rules that reach Centralia

For the roughly 492 residents of Centralia, the rules below are Kansas's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC)
Source says: "The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks, trust companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, credit service organizations, earned wage access service providers, and money transmitters".		Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
UCCC consumer loan rate caps36% on first $860 of unpaid balance; 21% above $860 (closed-end consumer loans)
Source says: "36% on the unpaid principal balance which is $860 or less, and 21% on the unpaid principal balance which exceeds $860".		Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)15% per annum (general contract-rate ceiling for written instruments)
Source says: "may stipulate therein for interest receivable ... at a rate not to exceed 15% per annum unless otherwise specifically authorized by law".		Kansas Office of the Revisor of Statutes
as of 2026-09-16

Inside a Centralia personal loan

Centralia is a small community of about 492 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Centralia can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Centralia decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Centralia: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.5 square miles of land within Centralia, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 1,084 people per square mile. The largest place in Kansas, Wichita, lies about 155 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 35 larger communities surround Centralia. The 100-mile radius contains 185 larger places.

How lenders reach Centralia

At roughly 1,084 people per square mile, Centralia is moderately settled; 35 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Kansas licence lets a lender serve Centralia without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 492 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Seneca, KS about 8 miles away.

Centralia in state context

Set beside Kansas's 625 places, Centralia ranks 272nd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Centralia ranks 49th of 625 in Kansas (about the 92th percentile). By density, at about 1,084 people per square mile, it ranks 193rd in Kansas. In land area, Centralia ranks 343rd among Kansas's 625 places.

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How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Centralia if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Centralia is the same as anywhere in Kansas.
What loan size can I expect in Centralia?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Centralia?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Centralia cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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