What are the schools like in Coquille, OR?

Coquille is served primarily by Coquille SD 8. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1.

What is the median household income in Coquille?

The median household income in Coquille, OR is $48,008 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Coquille, OR?

Coquille has an average high temperature of 54.7°F in January and 72.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Coquille, OR affordable or expensive?

Coquille's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coquille is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,500 and the median rent is $1,081 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Coquille, OR?

Coquille has a violent crime rate of 125.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1054.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coquille, OR a Good Place to Live?

Coquille is a small town of 4,009 in Oregon, with a median household income of $48,008 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Coquille stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Coquille 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: 99.5

Coquille's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coquille costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coquille, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,081	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,008	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Coquille's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.6 /100k

Property Crime

1054.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coquille is served primarily by Coquille SD 8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coquille, OR	National Avg
School District	Coquille SD 8	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coquille sees average highs of 54.7°F in January and 72.2°F in July, with 54.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coquille, OR
Average High — January	54.7°F
Average High — July	72.2°F
Annual Precipitation	54.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Coquille, OR	National Avg
Population	4,009	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Myrtle Point, OR 9 mi Bunker Hill, OR 12 mi Bandon, OR 13 mi Barview, OR 13 mi Coos Bay, OR 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Coquille

Coquille, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97423

Coquille vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coquille, OR affordable or expensive?

Coquille's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coquille roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $219,500 and median rent is $1,081/month.

What is the crime rate in Coquille, OR?

Coquille's violent crime rate is 125.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1054.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coquille?

Public schools in Coquille are operated by Coquille SD 8. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coquille, OR a good place to live?

Coquille, OR has a population of 4,009, a median household income of $48,008, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Coquille?

Coquille averages 54.7°F in January and 72.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.9 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coquille?

Coquille, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97423.

What is the population of Coquille?

The population of Coquille, Oregon is 4,009 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coquille?

Key numbers for living in Coquille: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $219,500, median household income $48,008, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coquille side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.