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Coal City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
Coal City, IL
At a Glance
How Coal City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coal City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Coal City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Coal City residents earn a median household income of $73,030 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,064. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coal City is $211,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,805. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Coal City reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 543/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Coal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coal City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.