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Coal Grove, OH


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Coal Grove, Ohio

Coal Grove, Ohio, in Lawrence county, is 12 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 102 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Huntington - Ashland metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Coal Grove is home to some 2,027 residents.

The People and Families of Coal Grove

In Coal Grove, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coal Grove had a median family income of $33,000.

Coal Grove Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Coal Grove was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Coal Grove you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Coal Grove, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Coal Grove.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Coal Grove Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Coal Grove Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Coal Grove Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Coal Grove Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Coal Grove, OH

Comparing Coal Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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