Coaling Public RecordsAlabama

Coaling, a city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, had an estimated population of 2,035 in 2020. The median age is approximately 38 years. Gender distribution is nearly balanced, with about 50.7% male and 49.3% female residents. Racially, the population is about 83% White, 13% Black or African American, 1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Coaling, a small city near Tuscaloosa, AL, primarily relies on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 95% of residents commuting by car and average vehicle ownership rates exceeding two vehicles per household. Public transit access is limited, leading to less than 1% of residents using it. The average one-way commute time is about 25 minutes. Major employment hubs include Tuscaloosa’s industrial sector (notably the Mercedes-Benz plant), University of Alabama, and local businesses. The city is served by U.S. Highway 11 and nearby I-20/59, providing efficient regional connectivity.

Coaling, a small city near Tuscaloosa, AL, features a homeownership rate of approximately 85%, with median home values around $185,000 as of 2024. Rental opportunities are limited, with median rents near $1,100 per month. The housing market trends upward, with property values increasing by about 6% year-over-year. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes in quiet neighborhoods. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging $650 annually. Coaling offers a suburban atmosphere, attracting families seeking affordability and space within the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area.

Coaling, in Tuscaloosa County, AL, is served mainly by the Tuscaloosa County School System. The nearest high school is Brookwood High, with a GreatSchools rating of 6/10. No colleges are located in Coaling; however, the University of Alabama (over 35,000 students) is 15 miles away. Adult education and technical programs are accessible in Tuscaloosa. School safety is rated average, with a 7/10 score in recent surveys. Coaling has no schools within city limits; students attend 2 elementary and 1 high school nearby. Around 17% of adults in the area hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Coaling, a city in Tuscaloosa County, AL, is primarily served by healthcare facilities in nearby Tuscaloosa, such as DCH Regional Medical Center (583 beds) and Northport Medical Center (204 beds). Local clinics include family medicine and urgent care options. The city’s population is about 2,000, with 75% White and 20% Black residents. Around 10% of residents are uninsured, compared to Alabama’s 12% average. Common health issues include diabetes (13%), hypertension (33%), and obesity (37%). Healthcare access is moderate, as most providers are located in Tuscaloosa, which has about 220 primary care physicians per 100,000 people.