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Coldwater, Kansas

city · Comanche County

At a glance

784
Population
$85,600
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$89,852
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$728/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$51,338
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
8.9 min
Average commute
89.6%
Homes with broadband
97.74%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost68% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates16.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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