Coldiron, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
247 Population 1,123/sq mi density
$57,011 Median Income $19,512 per capita
$83,700 Home Value $68,782 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,011 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Coldiron, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,011
24% below
$19,512 per capita
Home Value
$83,700
70% below
Zillow: $68,782
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Coldiron Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coldiron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
76%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coldiron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coldiron residents earn a median household income of $57,011 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,512. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coldiron is $83,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,782. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

7.7% of adults in Coldiron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coldiron has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population247
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,123/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,011
Per Capita$19,512
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$760M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$68,782
Housing Units111
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death20,677/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Coldiron was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.