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Cobalt, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
989 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $35,400 per capita
$131,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cobalt, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,000
25% below
$35,400 per capita
Home Value
$131,000
54% below
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
83% below
32.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
289% above
21.6% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Cobalt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
46%
Rent
69%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
389%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cobalt a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cobalt residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,400. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cobalt is $131,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $800/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.9% of adults in Cobalt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 32.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cobalt has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population989
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%

Economy

C
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty21.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$681

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$800
Ownership67.0%
Housing Units455
Rent Burden14.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation994 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+32.9%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min