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Coldwater, KS


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Coldwater, Kansas

Coldwater, Kansas, in Comanche county, is 113 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 792.

The People and Families of Coldwater

In Coldwater, about 56% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Coldwater, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Coldwater boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coldwater had a median family income of $36,786.

Coldwater Housing

Coldwater has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Coldwater tend toward the low side for Kansas.

Commuting

In Coldwater, 91% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Coldwater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyColdwater Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyColdwater Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Coldwater Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Coldwater, KS

Comparing Coldwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built22
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