Coin, IA

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3.2 /5.0
B Good
335 Population 376/sq mi density
$49,500 Median Income $19,101 per capita
$50,900 Home Value $161,989 Zillow
$643 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,500 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,900 home value, $643/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Coin, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,500
34% below
$19,101 per capita
Home Value
$50,900
82% below
Zillow: $161,989
Median Rent
$643/mo
45% below
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Coin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
18%
Rent
55%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coin residents earn a median household income of $49,500 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,101. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coin is $50,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,989. Median rent is $643/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

14.3% of adults in Coin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population335
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,500
Per Capita$19,101
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,900
Rent$643
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$161,989
Housing Units114
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Coin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.