Coeburn, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,606 Population 824/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $27,643 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $119,858 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
129 Violent Crime/100K 2,970 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Coeburn, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$27,643 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
62% below
Zillow: $119,858
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
2,970/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Coeburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
38%
Rent
55%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
342%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coeburn a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coeburn residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,643. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coeburn is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,858. Median rent is $638/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Coeburn reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,970/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Coeburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coeburn has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,606
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,643
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty14.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$638
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$119,858
Housing Units796
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property2,970/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation1,992 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Coeburn was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.