Coal Valley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,142 Population 1,307/sq mi density
$104,781 Median Income $48,040 per capita
$208,700 Home Value $276,445 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
26 Violent Crime/100K 789 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$104,781 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Coal Valley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,781
39% above
$48,040 per capita
Home Value
$208,700
26% below
Zillow: $276,445
Violent Crime
26/100K
93% below
789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
1% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Coal Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
139%
Home Value
74%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coal Valley 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 Valley residents earn a median household income of $104,781 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,040. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coal Valley is $208,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,445. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Coal Valley reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 789/100K.

Education

33.2% of adults in Coal Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coal Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population4,142
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,781
Per Capita$48,040
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,700
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$276,445
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden14.4%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property789/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation689 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Coal Valley was founded in 1876.
The median home in Coal Valley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.