At a Glance
Median Income
$43,064
$19,357 per capita
Home Value
$56,000
Zillow: $114,645
Median Rent
$653/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
82.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
46.8%
24.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coalton 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
Coalton residents earn a median household income of $43,064 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,357. 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 755 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coalton is $56,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,645. Median rent is $653/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
5.1% of adults in Coalton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coalton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population464
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,064
Per Capita$19,357
Unemployment
Poverty38.0%
County GDP$1,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,000
Rent$653
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$114,645
Housing Units254
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation705 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Coalton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.