At a Glance
Median Income
$44,286
$23,517 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $145,875
Median Rent
$790/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.7% smoking rate
How Coleta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coleta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coleta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coleta residents earn a median household income of $44,286 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,517. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coleta is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,875. Median rent is $790/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.2% of adults in Coleta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coleta has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,286
Per Capita$23,517
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$790
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$145,875
Housing Units68
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation837 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Coleta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.