At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$32,536 per capita
Home Value
$103,700
Zillow: $144,821
Median Rent
$494/mo
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Colesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colesburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colesburg residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colesburg is $103,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,821. Median rent is $494/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
10.9% of adults in Colesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colesburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population585
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density2,017/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$32,536
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,700
Rent$494
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$144,821
Housing Units259
Rent Burden13.3%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,094/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Colesburg was founded in 1848.
The median home in Colesburg was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.