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Coalfield, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Morgan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,782 Population 112/sq mi density
$88,026 Median Income $29,003 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $240,580 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 3,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,026 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Coalfield, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,026
17% above
$29,003 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
32% below
Zillow: $240,580
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
3,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Coalfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
117%
Home Value
68%
Rent
95%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coalfield 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

Coalfield residents earn a median household income of $88,026 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,003. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coalfield is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,580. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Coalfield reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,262/100K.

Education

36.4% of adults in Coalfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coalfield has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,782
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,026
Per Capita$29,003
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$461M
Avg Weekly Wage$864

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$1,104
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$240,580
Housing Units1,063
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property3,262/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,305/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,117 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Coalfield was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.