Coal Grove is a small town of 2,047 in Ohio, with a median household income of $51,394
and a 10.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Coal Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Coal Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Coal Grove 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: 88.4
Coal Grove's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Coal Grove costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Coal Grove, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$928
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,394
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Coal Grove's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.4 /100k
Property Crime
723.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Coal Grove is served primarily by Dawson-Bryant Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Coal Grove, OH
National Avg
School District
Dawson-Bryant Local
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Coal Grove sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Coal Grove's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Coal Grove roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,200 and median rent is $928/month.
Coal Grove's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Coal Grove are operated by Dawson-Bryant Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Coal Grove, OH has a population of 2,047, a median household income of $51,394, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%.
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.
Coal Grove averages 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Coal Grove, Ohio is 2,047 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Coal Grove: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $93,200, median household income $51,394, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coal Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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