At a Glance
Median Income
$52,089
$22,603 per capita
Home Value
$147,100
Zillow: $212,515
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
16.8% smoking rate
How Coats Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coats Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coats Bend a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coats Bend residents earn a median household income of $52,089 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,603. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coats Bend is $147,100 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,515. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
10.0% of adults in Coats Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coats Bend has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,429
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,089
Per Capita$22,603
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,100
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$212,515
Housing Units622
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation565 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Coats Bend was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.