Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Coal Valley is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,142. Residents earn $104,781 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, Coal Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Coal Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coal Valley is $104,781, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Coal Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Coal Valley is $208,700, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Coal Valley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 133 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 854 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Coal Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,781 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,040 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,635 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,880 |
| County GDP | $12,607M |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Healthcare | 405 |
| Retail | 411 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $208,700 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,909 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,429/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Total Violent | 133.4/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 106.7/100K |
| Total Property | 853.8/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 106.7/100K |
| Theft | 720.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 26.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4384°N, 90.4394°W |
| County FIPS | 17161 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,307/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Retail Stores | 411 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |