Median Income $76,016

1% higher than US avg

Home Value $19,800

93% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 3.6%

89% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.8%

15% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.5%

58% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.9%

36% lower than US avg

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

People

Population113

Median Age23.5 yrs

Density491/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 80%

Veterans57.0%

Economy

Median Income$76,016

Per Capita$18,865

Unemployment1.5%

Poverty7.9%

County GDP$745M

Commute15 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$19,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units93

Health

Obesity36.8%

Uninsured9.3%

Smoking14.8%

Depression21.4%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain27.6 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation1,968 ft (600 m)

Education

Bachelor's+3.6%

High School+96.4%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%

Commute15 min

Broadband41.0%

Libraries1

Is Coats a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coats receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Coats offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coats is $76,016, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coats is $19,800, 93% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Coats experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Coats has a population of 113 with a density of 491 people per square mile. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.6%).

Population

113

Total Population

491

People / sq mi

23.5yrs

Median Age

40% below US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%

Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Coats vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.2%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	0.8%
	94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coats vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coats is $76,016, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Coats vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,016
	1% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$18,865
Avg Weekly Wage	$938
IRS Avg AGI	$71,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.5%
	58% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.9%
	36% below US avg
Establishments (County)	384
County GDP	$745M

Business (County)

Restaurants	38
Healthcare	34
Retail	52
Manufacturing	8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,515
	29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	22.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	15.1 min
Drive Alone	83.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Coats is $19,800, 93% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$19,800
	93% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	95.1%
Housing Units	93
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,515
	29% above US avg
Effective Rate	22.80%

In Coats, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.3% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 21.4% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Coats vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.8%
	15% above US avg
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	30.4%
Asthma	9.6%
COPD	5.9%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.8%
	6% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.5%
Physical Inactivity	25.3%
Depression	21.4%
Mental Distress	16.7%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	31.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	75.7%
Uninsured	9.3%
	8% above US avg
Checkup Rate	74.4%
Dental Visits	65.5%
Premature Death	9,403/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	82.6%
Healthcare Facilities	34

Coats has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.6 inches. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	27.6 inches
	27% below US avg
Snowfall	15.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,968 ft (600 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	491/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5108°N, 98.8253°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20151

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%

D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	3.6%
	89% below US avg
High School+	96.4%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.80

F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	491/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	41.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	34
Restaurants	38
Retail Stores	52

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	15.1 min
Drive Alone	83.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Coats, KS

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Coats a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Coats vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Coats vs U.S. Average

Income: Coats vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Coats vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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