The Town FilesColdstream, Kentucky
City in Jefferson County · population 1,295 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,700
- Household income
- $109,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 37.3
Coldstream is a city of 1,295 people in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $277,700, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Kentucky towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Kentucky towns, better for cycling than 85% of Kentucky towns.
How Coldstream ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Coldstream is worth $277,700, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $109,226, which is more affordable than 76% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $2,313 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coldstream | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $2,313 | $837 |
| Median household income | $109,226 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Coldstream
| People | Coldstream | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 12.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Coldstream
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coldstream since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 0.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 264 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 92 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 2, 1980.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 482,313 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,280 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Coldstream itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Towns near Coldstream
- Worthington Hills, KY0.3 mi · 1,563 people · home $224,100
- Orchard Grass Hills, KY0.5 mi · 1,536 people · home $301,500
- Fincastle, KY0.9 mi · 848 people · home $263,700
- Pewee Valley, KY2.0 mi · 1,588 people · home $545,500
- Anchorage, KY3.1 mi · 2,500 people · home $854,200
- Meadow Vale, KY3.3 mi · 730 people · home $304,300
- Crestwood, KY3.3 mi · 6,183 people · home $338,200
- Rolling Hills, KY3.6 mi · 934 people · home $275,300
Coldstream questions
Is Coldstream, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coldstream scores better for retirees than 1% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 1%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Coldstream?
The median owner-occupied home in Coldstream is valued at $277,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,226, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $2,313 a month.
What is the weather like in Coldstream?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 9.5 inches of snow.
Does Coldstream get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coldstream since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)