Coldwater, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Comanche County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
667 Population 261/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $36,377 per capita
$73,100 Home Value $90,634 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,100 home value, $744/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Coldwater, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$36,377 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
74% below
Zillow: $90,634
Median Rent
$744/mo
36% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Coldwater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
26%
Rent
64%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coldwater 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

Coldwater residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,377. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coldwater is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,634. Median rent is $744/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

15.9% of adults in Coldwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coldwater has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population667
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$36,377
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$71M
Avg Weekly Wage$795

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent$744
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$90,634
Housing Units484
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,221/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation2,095 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute10 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Coldwater was founded in 1884.
The median home in Coldwater was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
182 declared natural disasters on record.