At a Glance
Median Income
$49,135
$27,435 per capita
Home Value
$161,700
Zillow: $300,808
Median Rent
$739/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.4% smoking rate
How Coulee City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coulee City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coulee City 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
Coulee City residents earn a median household income of $49,135 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,435. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,148 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coulee City is $161,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,808. Median rent is $739/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
11.6% of adults in Coulee City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coulee City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density551/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,135
Per Capita$27,435
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,700
Rent$739
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$300,808
Housing Units364
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.9 in/yr
Elevation1,594 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Coulee City was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.