Coalton is a small town of 343 in Illinois, with a median household income of $66,731
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Coalton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Coalton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Coalton 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: 91.3
Coalton's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Coalton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Coalton, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,731
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Coalton's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.1 /100k
Property Crime
953.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Coalton, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Coalton sees average highs of 35.6°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.2 inches of snow per year.
Coalton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Coalton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,100 and median rent is $900/month.
Coalton's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 953.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Coalton, IL has a population of 343, a median household income of $66,731, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Coalton averages 35.6°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 16.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Coalton, Illinois is 343 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Coalton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $81,100, median household income $66,731, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coalton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.