What are the schools like in Coeburn, VA?

Coeburn is served primarily by Wise County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Coeburn?

The median household income in Coeburn, VA is $53,528 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.4%.

What is the weather like in Coeburn, VA?

Coeburn has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Coeburn, VA affordable or expensive?

Coeburn's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coeburn is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,500 and the median rent is $1,000 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Coeburn, VA?

Coeburn has a violent crime rate of 64.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2711.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coeburn, VA a Good Place to Live?

Coeburn is a small town of 1,533 in Virginia, with a median household income of $53,528 and a 11.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Coeburn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Coeburn 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: 92.5

Coeburn's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coeburn costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Coeburn, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,000	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,528	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Coeburn's violent crime rate is 64.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.6 /100k

Property Crime

2711.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coeburn is served primarily by Wise County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coeburn, VA	National Avg
School District	Wise County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coeburn sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 80.6°F in July, with 51.6 inches of annual precipitation and 47.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coeburn, VA
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	80.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.6"
Annual Snowfall	47.1"

Demographics

Metric	Coeburn, VA	National Avg
Population	1,533	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Riverview, VA 1 mi Tacoma, VA 3 mi The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA 5 mi Wise, VA 6 mi Dungannon, VA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Coeburn

Coeburn, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24230

Coeburn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coeburn, VA affordable or expensive?

Coeburn's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Coeburn roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,500 and median rent is $1,000/month.

What is the crime rate in Coeburn, VA?

Coeburn's violent crime rate is 64.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2711.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coeburn?

Public schools in Coeburn are operated by Wise County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coeburn, VA a good place to live?

Coeburn, VA has a population of 1,533, a median household income of $53,528, and an unemployment rate of 11.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Coeburn?

Coeburn averages 42.6°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.6 inches with about 47.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coeburn?

Coeburn, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24230.

What is the population of Coeburn?

The population of Coeburn, Virginia is 1,533 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coeburn?

Key numbers for living in Coeburn: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $111,500, median household income $53,528, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coeburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.