At a Glance
Median Income
$69,931
$35,665 per capita
Home Value
$203,800
Zillow: $228,482
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
43.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.5% smoking rate
How Coker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coker a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coker residents earn a median household income of $69,931 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,665. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coker is $203,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,482. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 43.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
21.6% of adults in Coker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coker has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,152
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,931
Per Capita$35,665
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$14,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,800
Rent$1,299
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$228,482
Housing Units430
Rent Burden43.4%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Coker was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 507 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.