City safety & data profile

ColdwaterMI

Coldwater, MI is a 11K-resident city in Branch County with a median household income of $50,781.

Branch County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Coldwater, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Coldwater has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $137,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$50,781
Median income
$137,500
Median home
21.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Coldwater

Coldwater posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Coldwater area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Coldwater

Where Coldwater income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,781 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Coldwater, MI beyond the headline numbers

Coldwater sits inside Branch County, Michigan, at roughly 41.94°N, -85.00°W. Population 10,844, $50,781 median household income. Median home value $137,500, median rent $943. Poverty rate 21.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Coldwater's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39.7%, then obesity at 37.9%. 1 hospital in/around Coldwater, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Coldwater from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,844
Coldwater
Median Income
$50,781
-25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
-40% vs avg
Median Age
39.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Branch County) - Coldwater's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
45K+2%
Median Income
$63,724+52%
Median Home Value
$162,500+66%
Poverty Rate
16.4%-12%
Unemployment
5.7%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Coldwater, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$943/mo
Poverty Rate
21.3% +50% vs avg
Unemployment 8.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.9%
Work From Home 6.4%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 85.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39.7%
Obesity
37.9%
Short Sleep Duration
37.5%
Physical Inactivity
30.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Current Smoking
19.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.9%
Binge Drinking
16.1%
Diabetes
13.9%
Current Asthma
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.4%
Annual Checkup 77.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.3%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Coldwater, MI? ▼
Coldwater, MI has a population of 10,844 people, located in Branch County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Coldwater? ▼
The median household income in Coldwater, MI is $50,781 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.3%.
What is the median home value in Coldwater? ▼
The median home value in Coldwater, MI is $137,500. Median rent is $943/month.
What are the top health concerns in Coldwater? ▼
The top health indicators in Coldwater include High Blood Pressure (39.7%), Obesity (37.9%), Short Sleep Duration (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Coldwater? ▼
Coldwater has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Coldwater? ▼
The median age in Coldwater, MI is 39.5 years. 13.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Coldwater, MI is located in Branch County, Michigan. With a population of 11K and a $50,781 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Coldwater area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Coldwater's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Coldwater area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Coldwater against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Branch County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.