At a Glance
Median Income
$80,172
$54,830 per capita
Home Value
$235,200
Zillow: $297,110
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cold Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cold Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cold Spring a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cold Spring residents earn a median household income of $80,172 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,830. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cold Spring is $235,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,110. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 39.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Cold Spring reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,383/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Cold Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cold Spring has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,298
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,326/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,172
Per Capita$54,830
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,200
Rent$1,185
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$297,110
Housing Units2,879
Rent Burden39.1%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,383/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation851 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Cold Spring was built in 2000.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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