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ColdwaterMS
A town of 1,156. Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]) · CC BY 3.0
Population
1,156
−17.7% since 2010
Typical home
$257K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
378
Balanced
What makes Coldwater stand out
The 2 things Coldwater does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Coldwater has shrunk 17.7% since 2010
1,677 people in 2010; 1,156 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Coldwater’s report card
Now in Coldwater
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →76°
Cloudy
H 0° · L 60°
Local news
All →- Jacob Yatessi.com · Sep 3
- Brysen Renfroesi.com · Sep 3
- Man arrested following deadly shooting in Tate County, MSWREG.com · Jul 30
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Coldwater. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Coldwater beats the Mississippi average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Coldwater | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6% | 7.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15.5% | 11.2% |
Highland Hills Medical Center
4.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
50th
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Coldwater home is worth about $257K
The typical Coldwater home is worth about $257,000, up 3.8% in a year, 30% above the Mississippi typical home.
$257KZillow home value
Typical home value
Coldwater$257K
Mississippi$198K
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Coldwater has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–53°
Spring51–73°
Summer70–90°
Fall52–74°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Coldwater
Most working residents leave Coldwater for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Memphis (17%), Southaven (11%) and Olive Branch (10%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Coldwater2%
Memphis17%
Southaven11%
Olive Branch10%
Senatobia10%
22 mi
median commute distance
378
jobs based in Coldwater
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Coldwater’s public schools outperform 38% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Coldwater’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Elementary School | K–6 | 213 | C− |
| Senatobia-Tate Career Technical Center | 10–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Small town
1,156 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Famous people from Coldwater
7 notable people were born in Coldwater.
About Coldwater
Town in Mississippi, United States
Coldwater is a town in Tate County, Mississippi, United States, and is part of the Memphis Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, Coldwater had a population of 1,381.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,381
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- ZIP code
- 38618
- Area code
- 662
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