Coaldale is a small town of 379 in Colorado, with a median household income of N/A
.
Strengths:
Coaldale stands out for solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Coaldale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Coaldale city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Coaldale metro area.
Metric
Coaldale, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$275,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Coaldale's violent crime rate is 83.6 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.6 /100k
Property Crime
434.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Coaldale is served primarily by Fremont Re-3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Coaldale, CO
National Avg
School District
Fremont Re-3
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Coaldale sees average highs of 43.4°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 25.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.7 inches of snow per year.
Coaldale has a median home value of $275,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Coaldale's violent crime rate is 83.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 434.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Coaldale are operated by Fremont Re-3.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Coaldale, CO has a population of 379, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Coaldale averages 43.4°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.8 inches
with about 36.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Coaldale, CO is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 81222, 81223.
The population of Coaldale, Colorado is 379 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Coaldale: median home $275,000, median household income N/A, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coaldale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
