Coal City, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,236 Population 196/sq mi density
$23,750 Median Income $19,700 per capita
$453 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Coal City, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,750
68% below
$19,700 per capita
Median Rent
$453/mo
61% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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)

Income
32%
Rent
39%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coal City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 13.9% (286% above 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.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,236
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$23,750
Per Capita$19,700
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$453
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$107,546
Housing Units829
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,996/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
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.
44.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.