At a Glance
Median Income
$83,587
$29,446 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $183,800
Median Rent
$907/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
901/100K
4,507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Coaling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coaling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coaling a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coaling residents earn a median household income of $83,587 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,446. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coaling is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,800. Median rent is $907/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Coaling reports 901 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 137% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,507/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Coaling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coaling has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,253
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,587
Per Capita$29,446
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$14,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$907
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$183,800
Housing Units752
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent901/100K
Property4,507/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault601/100K
Burglary1,502/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation396 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Coaling was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 507 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
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