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Coldwater, KS
City in Comanche County, Kansas.
Population
784
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
306
ZIP codes
0
Coldwater and its ZIP codes
Coldwater at a glance
- Coldwater is about 8.5 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,338, 31% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,600 (61% below Kansas) and median rent is $728 a month.
Local data for Coldwater, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coldwater, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,338
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$85,600
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
55.0
Average commute
8.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (275), Irish Americans (116), French Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Comanche County. PPP loans are for Coldwater.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,158
656 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,354
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.3M
FY 2026, $7,851 per person
How people get to work
Coldwater, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 8.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coldwater, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
619
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coldwater, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Coldwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilmoreCity | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ProtectionCity | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| GreensburgCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| Sun CityCity | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| MullinvilleCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| AshlandCity | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| BucklinCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| HavilandCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coldwater, KS in?
- Coldwater is in Comanche County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Coldwater, KS?
- About 784 people live in Coldwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coldwater?
- Nearby places include Wilmore (7.7 mi), Protection (9.9 mi), Greensburg (23 mi), Sun City (24 mi), Mullinville (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023