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Coal city, IN

Coal city, IN.

Population: 1,014 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Coal city, IN is $206,367 — up 8.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $447,000 after a median 134 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with landslide, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$206,367

Median home value

+8.8%

1-year change

134

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,367
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.7%
10-year appreciation
+118.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$207,182
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$447,000
1-year sale-price change
+198.0%
Median days on market
134 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Franklin Street Groundwater Contamination (16 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
397
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,105

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Careferre Acres Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HARSHA BEHAVIORAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+108 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
60.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$908
Households with broadband internet
86.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,730
Average weekly wage
$1,105
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Coal cityState medianUS median
Median home value$206,367$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$447,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market134 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$908$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Coal city, IN?
$206,367.
What is the median sale price in Coal city, IN?
$447,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Coal city, IN?
Median days on market: 134 days.
What is typical rent in Coal city, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,156/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Coal city, IN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, strongWind.
Is Coal city, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Coal city, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Coal city, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Coal city, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Coal city, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Coal city, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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