At a Glance
Median Income
$39,050
$26,708 per capita
Home Value
$76,500
Zillow: $152,318
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
459/100K
1,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Coal Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coal Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coal Center a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coal Center residents earn a median household income of $39,050 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,708. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coal Center is $76,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,318. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Coal Center reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,405/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Coal Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coal Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population155
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,409/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,050
Per Capita$26,708
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,500
Rent$1,011
Ownership32.5%
Zillow$152,318
Housing Units110
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property1,405/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation772 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Coal Center was founded in 1814.
The median home in Coal Center was built in 1938.
26.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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