NY 280 along the reservoir, 2003
Coldspring’s story
189 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2003.
- 1837Coldspring is settled
ColdspringNY
Population
652
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Median home value
$133K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
45.9
years
Jobs based here
26
A commuter town
Is Coldspring a good place to live?
95% of households own their home in Coldspring, against 75% in New York’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. 38% of the land in Coldspring is conserved, above both New York’s towns (5.2%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Allegany State Park, 12,562 acres with 17.5 miles of trail. Coldspring has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Coldspring stand out
Where Coldspring beats most towns.
Small town
652 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Red HouseSouth ValleyRandolphNapoliColdspring
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Coldspring: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Coldspring, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Coldspring’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCattaraugus County Board of ElectionsCattaraugus County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes14772, 14783, 1475514772 83% · 14783 12% · 14755 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Coldspring.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Coldspring is conserved land
43 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Coldspring’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile.
38%conserved
38%
conserved · 12,584 of 33,081 acres
43 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Allegany State Park | 17.5 mi | 12,562 |
| 2. Randolph Fish Hatchery | — | 60 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Coldspring’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Coldspring for work: only 0% work in town. 14% of Coldspring residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Randolph (19%), Jamestown (9%) and Ellicott (8%).
0%work in town
| Coldspring | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Coldspring0%
Randolph19%
Jamestown9%
Ellicott8%
Salamanca6%
16 mi
median commute distance
26
jobs based in Coldspring
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Coldspring
Coldspring has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Coldspring is 80°F.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–34°
Spring32–56°
Summer54–78°
Fall39–60°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Coldspring smoke cigarettes than in the typical New York or U.S. town
20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Coldspring. Coldspring beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21. 31% of adults get no exercise outside work in Coldspring.
| Coldspring | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 17% | 19% |
32 measures vs. New York
0 better11 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Coldspring | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 6% |
| More smokers | 19.9% | 11.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.8% | 12.8% |
UPMC Chautauqua at Wca
19.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Coldspring, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →Eternal Flame Falls and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Coldspring. Close and well known come first.
39 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
23 mi DamKinzua Dam
28 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
7 mi State parkAllegany State Park
35 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
31 mi State parkKinzua Bridge State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Coldspring
17pages on Coldspring
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Coldspring; the nearest are
University of Pittsburgh-BradfordUniversity or college · Public · Bradford, PA17 mi$14,770 in-state tuitionJamestown Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jamestown18.7 mi$6,840 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Coldspring residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Coldspring for work
Where Coldspring’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
26jobs based in Coldspring
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Coldspring
Town in New York, United States
Coldspring (Seneca: Jo:negano:h) is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 661. It is located in the southwest part of the county, west of the city of Salamanca.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1837
- Area
- 52 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,413 ft
Questions about Coldspring
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Coldspring, NY a good place to live?
Coldspring has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.