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A village of 4,191 people in Ohio
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Conserved land7.8%99 of 1,267 acres
Trails1.2 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves224 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Coldwater

Village in Ohio, United States
4,774Population
2 sq miArea
912 ftElevation

Coldwater is a village in Mercer County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,774 at the 2020 census.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Coldwater

Housing in Coldwater

$298K▲ 5.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Coldwater home is worth about $298,000, up 5.5% in a year, 20% above the Ohio typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Coldwater

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Coldwater's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Coldwater 0
Ohio 3.1
U.S. 3.6
Property crime per 1,000
Coldwater 2.6
Ohio 16.5
U.S. 17.7
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Coldwater

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About one in 4 of Coldwater’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Celina (11%), Jefferson (5%) and New Bremen (5%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Celina
11%
Jefferson
5%
New Bremen
5%
St. Henry
4%
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Health in Coldwater

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 80% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

7better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Grand Lake Health SystemSaint Marys · 14.4 mi · ER
Meridian Health ServicesPortland · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Coldwater · CMS · HRSAHealth in Coldwater →

Natural hazards in Coldwater

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Coldwater →

Climate in Coldwater

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Coldwater has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Coldwater →

Coldwater’s library

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Coldwater Public Library305 W. Main St. · part of Coldwater Public Library
Fine-freeE-books52 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Coldwater Public Library →

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