Michigan
Coloma is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,051. Residents earn $62,778 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coloma receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Coloma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coloma is $62,778, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Coloma is $160,400, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Coloma experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 77.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,778 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,965 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $986 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,208 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,643 |
| County GDP | $3,313M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 123 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $160,400 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,711 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $956 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.9% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,255 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,267/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 678 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1866°N, 86.3093°W |
| County FIPS | 26159 |
Winner: Republican by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 123 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |