Living in Coldiron, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coldiron · Census data 2020–2024

Coldiron has 193 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $58,690 (8% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $90,500.

Coldiron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Coldiron at a glance

Population
193
Median age
31.5State: 39.1
Median household income
$58,690State: $63,726
Median home value
$90,500State: $205,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%

Is Coldiron a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Kentucky median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Coldiron

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coldiron the median home value is $90,500, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Coldiron$90,500
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Coldiron median household income

The median household income in Coldiron is $58,690 and the income per person is $18,114. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Coldiron$58,690
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Coldiron: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
56
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1997
Average household size
3.45

Coldiron demographics

Population
193
Median age
31.5
Under 18
45.1%
65 and older
0%
Households
56
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coldiron ›

Education in Coldiron

7.5% of adults 25 and older in Coldiron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Coldiron7.5%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Coldiron

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
63.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
67.9%

Coldiron vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Coldiron193$58,690$90,500—
South Wallins765$26,336$55,300—
Pathfork542$49,571——
Loyall388$52,734$75,900$672
Harlan2,160$32,408$89,200$543
Coxton137$21,553$94,400—
Ages385$34,063$64,400—
Ewing365$60,792——
Evarts648$34,007$71,400$673

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Living in Coldiron: FAQ

What is the median household income in Coldiron, KY?

The median household income in Coldiron is $58,690, 8% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Coldiron?

The median home value in Coldiron is $90,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

Is Coldiron, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Kentucky median.

What is the median age in Coldiron?

The median age in Coldiron is 31.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

What is the unemployment rate in Coldiron?

The unemployment rate in Coldiron is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Coldiron?

7.5% of adults in Coldiron have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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