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Coalton, WV

Coalton, WV.

Population: 820 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Coalton, WV is $143,787 — up 7.4% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$143,787

Typical home value

+7.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$143,787
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+20.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+63.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$144,111
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$169,000
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$731/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$745/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,555/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Coalton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
Annual snowfall
67.4 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Lazy J. Aerodrome (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER, INC, DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER, STONEWALL JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMPANY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-63 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
19.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.2%
Median annual property tax
$516
Households with broadband internet
51.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,344
Average weekly wage
$877
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Finance & Insurance

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

How it compares

CoaltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$143,787$146,801$288,527
Median annual property tax$516$633$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 typical home value in Coalton, WV?
$143,787.
What is typical rent in Coalton, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $975/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Coalton, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Coalton, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Coalton, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Coalton, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Coalton, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Coalton, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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