Coldspring, New York

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Population in 2010: 663.
Population change since 2000: -11.7%
 
Males: 345  (52.0%)
Females: 318  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

44.8 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14772.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,968 (it was $31,063 in 2000)
Coldspring:

$46,968
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,322 (it was $14,568 in 2000)

Coldspring town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,098 (it was $52,800 in 2000)
Coldspring:

$97,098
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,086; detached houses: $161,917; townhouses or other attached units: $256,277; in 2-unit structures: $129,405; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,674; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $139,490; mobile homes: $56,988; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $97,187
March 2022 cost of living index in Coldspring: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Coldspring, NY (2010)
    • 63695.9%White alone
    • 132.0%American Indian alone
    • 71.1%Hispanic
    • 50.8%Two or more races
    • 20.3%Black alone

Races in Coldspring detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (24.2%), Irish (20.1%), English (18.8%), United States (10.0%), Scotch-Irish (5.5%), Swedish (5.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 51.5 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

8 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Coldspring town:

2.2% ($1,145)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Buffalo, NY (54.9 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (244.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

East Randolph, NY (2.2 miles ),
Randolph, NY (2.3 miles ),
Red House, NY (2.7 miles),
South Valley, NY (2.7 miles ),
Napoli, NY (2.7 miles ),
Conewango, NY (3.0 miles ),
Salamanca, NY (3.2 miles ),
Kennedy, NY (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.11 N, Longitude: 78.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 716

Distribution of median household income in Coldspring, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,300
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $108,800
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $26,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Coldspring, NY residents
Average permit cost in Coldspring, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Coldspring, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.3%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.4%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Educational services (17.3%)
  • Social assistance (10.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Coldspring, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (3.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (2.8%)
  • Bus drivers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.8%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.3%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.3%)
  • Child care workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)

Average climate in Coldspring, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Coldspring, New York average temperatures Coldspring, New York average precipitation Coldspring, New York humidity Coldspring, New York wind speed Coldspring, New York snowfall Coldspring, New York sunshine Coldspring, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 12.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

12.3
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.53. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.53
U.S.:

1.51

Tornado activity:

Coldspring-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Coldspring town center .

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 tornado 34.0 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.

Earthquake activity:

Coldspring-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 88.2 miles away from Coldspring center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 121.5 miles away from Coldspring center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 295.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 263.3 miles away from Coldspring center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 310.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cattaraugus County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Snowstorms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Coldspring:

  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB SALAMANCA L L C (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SALAMANCA, NY)
  • SALAMANCA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; SALAMANCA, NY)
  • LUTHERAN RETIREMENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; JAMESTOWN, NY)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOMES (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; JAMESTOWN, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Coldspring:

  • Jamestown Community College (about 17 miles; Jamestown, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,384)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 23 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • SUNY at Fredonia (about 33 miles; Fredonia, NY; FT enrollment: 5,523)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 48 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Erie Community College (about 54 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
  • D'Youville College (about 55 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (about 56 miles; Erie, PA; FT enrollment: 4,025)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Coldspring: Price Corners (A), Camp Turner (B), Camp Number Five (C), Steamburg Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Coldspring: Quaker Run Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Bunker Hill Cemetery (1), Steamburg Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Stillson Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wolf Run (A), Holts Run (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cattaraugus County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

15.0%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.6%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Coldspring:

Marital status in Coldspring, NY
  • Never married: 28.2%
  • Now married: 55.4%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Coldspring:

  • High school or higher: 81.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Coldspring, NY (based on Cattaraugus County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,35112
Mainline Protestant7,09049
Evangelical Protestant6,92371
Other2,84312
Black Protestant3052
None50,805-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Cattaraugus County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Cattaraugus County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Cattaraugus County:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Cattaraugus County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 76
Cattaraugus County:

9.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.5%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Cattaraugus County:

28.5%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.7%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Coldspring:

  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNAE (1310 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WJTN (1240 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: MEDIA ONE GROUP, LLC)
  • WKSN (1340 AM; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, L.L.C.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WESB (1490 AM; 1 kW; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Coldspring:

  • WNJA (89.7 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING ASSOC)
  • WCOT (90.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBRR (100.1 FM; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)
  • WKZA (106.9 FM; LAKEWOOD, NY; Owner: CROSS COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WWSE (93.3 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: MEDIA ONE GROUP, LLC)
  • WQFX-FM (103.1 FM; RUSSELL, PA; Owner: SOUTHBRIDGE RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUBJ (88.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WMHU (101.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, L.L.C.)
  • WBKX (96.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W205BA (88.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPSB (90.1 FM; KANE, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDDH (97.5 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: LAUREL MEDIA, INC.)
  • W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)

TV broadcast stations around Coldspring:

  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • W46BA (Channel 46; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 299ft / 91.3mTotal length
  • $61,311,000Total costs
  • 59,154Total average daily traffic
  • 9,201Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Coldspring, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 131960-1969
  • 101970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Coldspring, NY

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC2EPS, Licensee ID: L00313789, Grant Date: 11/14/2018, Expiration Date: 02/02/2029, Certifier: Wayne A Rudolph, Registrant: Wayne A Rudolph, 17 Boulder Road, Coldspring, NY 10516


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Coldspring, NY
  • 33.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.4%Wood
  • 25.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.9%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Coldspring, NY
  • 37.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.6%Utility gas
  • 8.3%Wood
  • 4.2%Electricity


Coldspring compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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