Median Income
$49,545
34% lower than US avg
Home Value
$152,600
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$712
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
2.6%
79% lower than US avg
How Coleman Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population846
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density627/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,545
Per Capita$27,410
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$430M
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,600
Rent$712
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$251,219
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation711 ft (217 m)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.81
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband67.7%
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Is Coleman a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Coleman receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Coleman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Coleman is $49,545, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Coleman is $152,600, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $712 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Coleman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches, including 58.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Coleman has a population of 846 with a density of 627 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 1.2% Black.
Population
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
The median household income in Coleman is $49,545, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,545 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $27,410 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $876 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,011 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 301 |
| County GDP | $430M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,967 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
The median home value in Coleman is $152,600, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $712 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $251,219.
Home Values
| Census Median | $152,600 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $251,219 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $712 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,967 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
In Coleman, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 28.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Coleman vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,728/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
Coleman has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 58.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 711 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 627/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0670°N, 88.0357°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55041 |