Coolidge, Kansas 2007, 2007
Coolidge’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 472 in 1890, 80 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
- 1881Coolidge is settled
CoolidgeKS
A town of 78, settled in 1881.
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
78
2025 Census estimate · −1.3% since 2020
Median home value
$46K
Census ACS
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
67.2
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Coolidge a good place to live?
Coolidge’s median age is 67.2 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 1 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Coolidge. Coolidge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
78 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Coolidge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Coolidge, and how to reach them.
PowerWheatland Electric Coop15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Coolidge water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Coolidge’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHamilton County ClerkHamilton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code6783667836 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Coolidge.
Natural hazards
Coolidge faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 72% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Compared with most of Kansas and the rest of the country, a typical July afternoon in Coolidge is hotter
At 94°F, Coolidge’s July high is above both the Kansas town median (91°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Coolidge has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–48°
Spring38–69°
Summer61–91°
Fall39–71°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Coolidge is
Coolidge beats the Kansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Coolidge.
| Coolidge | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Coolidge | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 55.7% | 63.5% |
Hamilton County Hospital
9.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Coolidge
15pages on Coolidge
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Coolidge; the nearest are
Lamar Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lamar, CO33.1 mi$4,550 in-state tuitionOklahoma Panhandle State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Goodwell, OK102 mi$8,092 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Coolidge residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Coolidge
City in Hamilton County, Kansas
Coolidge is a city in Hamilton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 80. It is located along Highway 50, approximately one mile east of the Colorado-Kansas border.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,356 ft
- ZIP code
- 67836
- Area code
- 620
Questions about Coolidge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Coolidge, KS a good place to live?
Coolidge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.