Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Coldstream is healthier than 19%
Coldstream beats Kentucky on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coldstream. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coldstream
Against towns with similar incomes, Coldstream’s lead shrinks
Coldstream is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but 19% of the 7,263 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$137K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and cancer are less common in Coldstream
Coldstream runs below Kentucky on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (7.5% vs 10.2%), cancer (6.5% vs 8.7%) and heart disease (6.2% vs 8.2%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Coldstream’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Coldstream’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coldstream is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 70% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 28%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Coldstream’s median household income is $109,226; among the 7,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 19%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Coldstream compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%); worried about having enough food, 13.1% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Coldstream adults…
Coldstream runs below KY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Coldstream
No hospital or community health center in Coldstream itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Coldstream; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coldstream adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Coldstream adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Coldstream adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Coldstream and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldstream | B− | 37.9% | 13.6% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Worthington Hills | B+ | 36.9% | 12.3% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coldstream adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Coldstream
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coldstream is better than Kentucky on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Coldstream’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coldstream | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.8–22 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18.1 | 17.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%33.2–42.5 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%33.7–39.8 | 38.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.2–38.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.2–30.9 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.5–17.4 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%14.1–18.1 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%20.5–26.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.7–18.2 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%35.5–44.4 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.1–6.7 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.4–81.7 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.6%57.1–64 | 58.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.6–88.1 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78–83.2 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%63–71.4 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%68.3–80.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.8–28.2 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.9–23.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.8–14.5 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 8.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%28.5–35.2 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.8–16 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.3–16.5 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.2–8.9 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Coldstream
Is Coldstream a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coldstream is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coldstream?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 42.5%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coldstream?
Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Coldstream’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Coldstream have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.7%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Coldstream more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coldstream.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.