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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 $85,427 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 1.9% 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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,095 ft (639 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates37.2675°N, 99.3234°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComanche County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience43.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 102 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 101 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 146 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 106 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 125 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 101 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 103 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 127 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 102 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 102 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 105 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 145 km
Jan 18, 2016 Oklahoma M4.1 137 km
Sep 15, 1995 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma M4.1 72 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 143 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 112 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 15 km 11
May 18, 2013 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 67 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 87 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 84 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 66 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 40 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 41 km 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 78 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 OKS - STARBUCK 657,299 55 km
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 47 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 44 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 75 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 69 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 76 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 76 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 92 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 80 km
2022 217 18,293 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 30 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 94 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 93 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 40 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 21 km
2020 EWB 5,706 46 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,494 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Coldwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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