Arkansas
Coal Hill is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 856. Residents earn $36,957 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coal Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Coal Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coal Hill is $36,957, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 24.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Coal Hill is $104,000, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $499 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Coal Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,957 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,443 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,661 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 394 |
| County GDP | $689M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,474 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $104,000 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $499 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,474 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 11.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.3% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.2% |
| Physical Distress | 19.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,985/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.3 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 475 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4369°N, 93.6652°W |
| County FIPS | 05047 |
Winner: Republican by 62.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |