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Coldiron, KY
Census-designated place in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Population
193
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
884
ZIP codes
0
Coldiron and its ZIP codes
Coldiron at a glance
- Coldiron is about 7.7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Coldiron, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harlan County. PPP loans are for Coldiron.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,614
6,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Coldiron, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
275
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Coldiron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wallins CreekCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| South WallinsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6.3 |
| PathforkCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| LoyallCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| HarlanCity | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| CoxtonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ArjayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| AgesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Rose Hill, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| CawoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Ewing, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| EvartsCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PinevilleCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| KenvirCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| Cumberland Gap, TNTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coldiron, KY in?
- Coldiron is in Harlan County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Coldiron, KY?
- About 193 people live in Coldiron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coldiron?
- Nearby places include Wallins Creek (2 mi), South Wallins (2.9 mi), Pathfork (4.8 mi), Loyall (6 mi), Harlan (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023