At a Glance
Median Income
$88,026
$29,003 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
Zillow: $240,580
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
18.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coalfield a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,782
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,305/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.