At a Glance
Median Income
$73,000
$36,459 per capita
Home Value
$227,600
Zillow: $367,790
Median Rent
$728/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.9% smoking rate
How Colman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colman residents earn a median household income of $73,000 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,459. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colman is $227,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,790. Median rent is $728/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
39.1% of adults in Colman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colman has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,011
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$36,459
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,600
Rent$728
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$367,790
Housing Units320
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,699 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Colman was built in 1974.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.