At a Glance
Median Income
$23,750
$19,700 per capita
Median Rent
$453/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,057/100K
7,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
305 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coal City residents earn a median household income of $23,750 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,700. 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 2,608 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Coal City reports 1,057 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,207/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Coal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coal City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,236
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$23,750
Per Capita$19,700
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$453
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$98,351
Housing Units829
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,057/100K
Property7,207/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,503 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband47.9%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Coal City was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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