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Coalmont, PA

Pennsylvania · Blair County · Metropolitan Area

Coalmont is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 57. Residents earn $36,250 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
57 Population 475/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $31,091 per capita
$107,500 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,250
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $107,500
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

How Coalmont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population57
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$31,091
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute47 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units28
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,104 ft (336 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute47 min
Broadband23.0%
Libraries8

Is Coalmont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coalmont receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Coalmont has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coalmont is $36,250, 52% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coalmont is $107,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Coalmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Coalmont has a population of 57 with a density of 475 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.2%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

57
Total Population
475
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Coalmont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coalmont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coalmont is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Coalmont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,250
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,091
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.5 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Coalmont is $107,500, 62% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$107,500
62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Housing Units28
Median Year Built1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.51%
Coalmont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,104 ft (336 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates40.2112°N, 78.2000°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
County FIPS42013
Coalmont is located in Blair County County. It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.5%
87% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density475/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi
CountyBlair County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.5 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

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