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Coldiron, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
247
Population
1,123/sq mi density
$57,011
Median Income
$19,512 per capita
$83,700
Home Value
$70,482 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Coldiron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8283°N, 83.4529°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harlan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Coldiron has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.4").