What are the schools like in Coin, IA?

School district data for Coin is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Coin?

The median household income in Coin, IA is $46,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.3%.

What is the weather like in Coin, IA?

Coin has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.4 inches.

Coin, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Coin, IA affordable or expensive?

Coin's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coin is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $52,500 and the median rent is $628 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Coin, IA?

Coin has a violent crime rate of 350.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 688.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coin, IA a Good Place to Live?

Coin is a small town of 240 in Iowa, with a median household income of $46,125 and a 13.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Coin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Coin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Coin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.4

Coin's overall cost of living index is 83.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coin costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coin, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$628	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Coin's violent crime rate is 350.8 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

350.8 /100k

Property Crime

688.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Coin, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coin sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 26.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coin, IA
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	26.4"

Demographics

Metric	Coin, IA	National Avg
Population	240	—
Median Age	54.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northboro, IA 5 mi Blanchard, IA 5 mi Blanchard, MO 6 mi College Springs, IA 6 mi Yorktown, IA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Coin

Coin, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51636

Coin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coin, IA affordable or expensive?

Coin's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coin roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $52,500 and median rent is $628/month.

What is the crime rate in Coin, IA?

Coin's violent crime rate is 350.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 688.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coin?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Coin, IA a good place to live?

Coin, IA has a population of 240, a median household income of $46,125, and an unemployment rate of 13.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Coin?

Coin averages 33.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 26.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coin?

Coin, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51636.

What is the population of Coin?

The population of Coin, Iowa is 240 with a median age of 54.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coin?

Key numbers for living in Coin: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $52,500, median household income $46,125, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.