Coal Hill, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
856 Population 306/sq mi density
$36,957 Median Income $16,443 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $154,528 Zillow
$499 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,957 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $499/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Coal Hill, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,957
51% below
$16,443 per capita
Home Value
$104,000
63% below
Zillow: $154,528
Median Rent
$499/mo
57% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Coal Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coal Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
37%
Rent
43%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coal Hill 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 Hill residents earn a median household income of $36,957 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,443. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coal Hill is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,528. Median rent is $499/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

10.3% of adults in Coal Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coal Hill has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population856
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,957
Per Capita$16,443
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$689M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$499
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$154,528
Housing Units385
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation475 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute23 min
Broadband56.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Coal Hill was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.