At a Glance
Median Income
$73,125
$38,750 per capita
Home Value
$147,400
Zillow: $248,788
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 3.4% (6% below 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 $248,788. 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.
Safety & Crime
Colo reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 540/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population751
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$38,750
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,400
Rent$1,200
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$248,788
Housing Units388
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property540/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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