Coffeen, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
630 Population 543/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $29,808 per capita
$57,300 Home Value $130,018 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,300 home value, $796/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Coffeen, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$29,808 per capita
Home Value
$57,300
80% below
Zillow: $130,018
Median Rent
$796/mo
32% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Coffeen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
20%
Rent
68%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coffeen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coffeen residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,808. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 697 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coffeen is $57,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,018. Median rent is $796/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

11.2% of adults in Coffeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coffeen has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population630
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$29,808
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$2,021M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,603

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,300
Rent$796
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$130,018
Housing Units302
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation631 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Coffeen was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.