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Coal Valley, IL


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Coal Valley, Illinois

Coal Valley, Illinois, in Rock Island county, is 8 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 148 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,606 people in Coal Valley.

The People and Families of Coal Valley

In Coal Valley, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Coal Valley are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coal Valley had a median family income of $56,114.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Coal Valley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Coal Valley Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Coal Valley is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Coal Valley, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Coal Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Coal Valley Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Coal Valley Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Coal Valley People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Coal Valley, IL

Comparing Coal Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Property Taxes24
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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