Coalmont is a small town of 921 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $55,323
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Coalmont stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Coalmont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Coalmont 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: 87.0
Coalmont's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Coalmont costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Coalmont, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$126,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$620
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,323
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Coalmont's violent crime rate is 536.2 per 100,000 residents
— 41% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
536.2 /100k
Property Crime
1854.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Coalmont is served primarily by Grundy County.
Metric
Coalmont, TN
National Avg
School District
Grundy County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Coalmont sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 63.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.4 inches of snow per year.
Coalmont's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Coalmont roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $126,500 and median rent is $620/month.
Coalmont's violent crime rate is 536.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1854.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Coalmont are operated by Grundy County.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Coalmont, TN has a population of 921, a median household income of $55,323, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Coalmont averages 45.3°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.2 inches
with about 5.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Coalmont, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37313.
The population of Coalmont, Tennessee is 921 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Coalmont: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $126,500, median household income $55,323, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coalmont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
