At a Glance
Median Income
$104,781
$48,040 per capita
Home Value
$208,700
Zillow: $261,909
Violent Crime
133/100K
1,596/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coal Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 2.0% (44% 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 $261,909. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Coal Valley reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,596/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,142
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,307/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,781
Per Capita$48,040
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,700
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$261,909
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden14.4%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property1,596/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault106/100K
Burglary186/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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