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Coalgate, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,919 Population 1,054/sq mi density
$37,716 Median Income $24,509 per capita
$83,200 Home Value $93,270 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 675 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,716 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,200 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Coalgate, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,716
50% below
$24,509 per capita
Home Value
$83,200
70% below
Zillow: $93,270
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
675/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
24.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Coalgate Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
30%
Rent
55%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coalgate a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coalgate residents earn a median household income of $37,716 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,509. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coalgate is $83,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,270. Median rent is $638/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Coalgate reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 675/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Coalgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coalgate has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,919
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,054/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,716
Per Capita$24,509
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,200
Rent$638
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$93,270
Housing Units888
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property675/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary112/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation615 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Coalgate was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.