Coalton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
280 Population 475/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $39,889 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $91,834 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Coalton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$39,889 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $91,834
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Coalton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
29%
Rent
67%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coalton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coalton residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,889. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coalton is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,834. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

12.0% of adults in Coalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coalton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population280
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$39,889
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$775
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$91,834
Housing Units170
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation676 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Coalton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.