Coal City Illinois Map

About Coal City, Illinois

Coal City is a locality in Grundy County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,317. The population density is 344.4 people per km². Coal City is located at 41.2878°N, 88.2856°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60407.

Coal City rests in the broad, sun-drenched expanse of Grundy County, a place where the sky seems to stretch endlessly, meeting the horizon in a soft, hazy line. It lies 19.5 miles south-south-west of Joliet, IL (from Joliet, IL: bearing 213°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-east of Morris. The land here is largely flat, a fertile quilt of agricultural fields, their green and gold hues shifting with the seasons, punctuated by stands of sturdy oak and maple trees that offer welcome shade on warmer days. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a promise of dew-kissed soil and the quiet industry of the countryside. As dusk descends, the western sky often ignites in a slow, deliberate burn of orange and crimson, painting the clouds with a fleeting, majestic beauty that mirrors the quiet dignity of the landscape. The story of Coal City is deeply intertwined with the earth beneath its feet, a history forged in the black seams of coal that once fueled the nation’s progress. This legacy is still palpable, a silent echo in the very character of the community, a testament to the hardworking spirit that settled these lands. While the deep mines have largely fallen quiet, the agricultural roots remain strong, with prosperous farms continuing to define the surrounding terrain, their silos standing sentinel against the vast sky. The local economy, once dominated by extraction, now finds its pulse in a blend of agriculture, manufacturing, and the steady flow of commerce through its well-connected corridors, a pragmatic evolution that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life in Coal City.

About This Coal City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coal City, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.28781, -88.285618. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Coal City and Grundy County.

Detailed location data for Coal City includes the ZIP code (60416), telephone area code (708), county seat of Grundy County (Morris), and school district assignment (Coal City Community Unit School District 1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coal City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.