At a Glance
Violent Crime
56/100K
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
61.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coal City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Coal City reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Coal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
61.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coal City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,859
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$1,042M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$199,846
Housing Units82
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property3,887/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,097/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation654 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Coal City was built in 1972.
56.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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