Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Coal City is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,145. Residents earn $73,030 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coal City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Coal City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coal City is $73,030, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Coal City is $211,600, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,064 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Coal City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,412 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Coal City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,030 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,344 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,890 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,204 |
| County GDP | $6,044M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 145 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,618 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $211,600 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,805 |
| Median List Price | $269,950 |
| Median List Price | $269,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $197 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.8% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,064 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,618 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 145 |
| Total Violent | 90.5/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 36.2/100K |
| Assault | 54.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,412.0/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 162.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,249.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 18.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2789°N, 88.2801°W |
| County FIPS | 17063 |
Winner: Republican by 29.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 892/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 145 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |