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Coldwater, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tate County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,293 Population 543/sq mi density
$41,484 Median Income $25,518 per capita
$85,400 Home Value $243,628 Zillow
$951 Median Rent 40.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 2,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,484 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $951/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Coldwater, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,484
45% below
$25,518 per capita
Home Value
$85,400
70% below
Zillow: $243,628
Median Rent
$951/mo
18% below
40.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
71% below
2,021/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

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
55%
Home Value
30%
Rent
82%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coldwater a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coldwater residents earn a median household income of $41,484 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,518. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 446 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coldwater is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,628. Median rent is $951/month, with 40.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Coldwater reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,021/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Coldwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coldwater has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,293
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,484
Per Capita$25,518
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$807M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$951
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$243,628
Housing Units678
Rent Burden40.5%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property2,021/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation259 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Coldwater was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.