Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Colo is a small town in Iowa with a population of 751. Residents earn $73,125 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colo receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Colo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colo is $73,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Colo is $147,400, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Colo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,125 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,750 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,204 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,259 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,066 |
| County GDP | $7,790M |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 275 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,724 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.88% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $147,400 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,788 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,200 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,724 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.88% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,947/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0145°N, 93.3186°W |
| County FIPS | 19169 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Retail Stores | 275 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |