It borders the city of Ironton and lies across the Ohio River from Ashland, Kentucky.

Coal Grove is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

According to officials, the water was safe to drink, but it was recommended not to wash clothes with it.

24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the 2023 election, the Mayor of Coal Grove is J. Andrew Holmes and the 6 Council members are: Kim McKnight, Greg Massie, Denise Paulus, Robin Heaberlin, and Phil Roush.

[11][12][13] Coal Grove is the home to the Dawson-Bryant Local School District.

The schools are named after two local men, Homer Dawson and Curtis Bryant, who fought in the First World War.

Located near Deering is a one-room schoolhouse that used to serve all grades.