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Coalgate, OK
City in Coal County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,894
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,043
ZIP codes
0
Coalgate and its ZIP codes
Coalgate at a glance
- Coalgate is about 18 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 152nd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $45,938, 29% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,900 (57% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $706 a month.
Local data for Coalgate, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coalgate, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,938
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$86,900
Median rent
$706/mo
Homeownership
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (292), Irish Americans (273), Scottish Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coal County. PPP loans are for Coalgate.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,078
1,234 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,239
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.99M
FY 2026, $6,265 per person
How people get to work
Coalgate, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coalgate, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coalgate, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Coalgate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PhillipsTown | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| LehighCity | 3.9 mi | 1.6 |
| CentrahomaCity | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| StringtownTown | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| AtokaCity | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| ClaritaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| TupeloCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WardvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| TushkaTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WapanuckaTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BromideTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| AshlandTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| StonewallTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| CaneyTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| LaneCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coalgate, OK in?
- Coalgate is in Coal County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Coalgate, OK?
- About 1,894 people live in Coalgate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coalgate?
- Nearby places include Phillips (1.8 mi), Cottonwood (1.9 mi), Lehigh (3.9 mi), Centrahoma (9.1 mi), Stringtown (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023