Coal City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
138 Population 383/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Coal City, IN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
61.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coal City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population138
Median Age66.4 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans42.3%

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$216,162
Housing Units82
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.