At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$38,750 per capita
Home Value
$147,400
Zillow: $268,685
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
13.9% smoking rate
How Colo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colo residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,750. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colo is $147,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,685. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 29.2% 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 1963.
Education
19.3% of adults in Colo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colo has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population751
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$38,750
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,400
Rent$1,200
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$268,685
Housing Units388
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Colo was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.