Coal City is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Coal City’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small village, Coal City doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The overall education level of Coal City is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.31% of adults 25 and older in the village have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Coal City in 2018 was $42,317, which is upper middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $169,268 for a family of four. However, Coal City contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Coal City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Coal City residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Coal City include German, Italian, Irish, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Coal City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
