At a Glance
Median Income
$64,053
$31,009 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $111,038
Median Rent
$1,023/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
87.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18.8% smoking rate
How Coal Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coal Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coal Fork 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 Fork residents earn a median household income of $64,053 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,009. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coal Fork is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,038. Median rent is $1,023/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
12.7% of adults in Coal Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coal Fork has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,414
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,053
Per Capita$31,009
Unemployment
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$1,023
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$111,038
Housing Units637
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Coal Fork was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.