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Coalville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Webster County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
652 Population 299/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $30,664 per capita
$165,300 Home Value $119,488 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
685 Violent Crime/100K 4,979 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
685 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Coalville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$30,664 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
41% below
Zillow: $119,488
Violent Crime
685/100K
80% above
4,979/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Coalville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
59%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
180%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coalville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coalville residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,664. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coalville is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,488. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Coalville reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,979/100K.

Education

24.5% of adults in Coalville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coalville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population652
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$30,664
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$119,488
Housing Units283
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent685/100K
Property4,979/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,107 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Coalville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.