Coloma, MI

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,051 Population 1,181/sq mi density
$62,778 Median Income $32,965 per capita
$160,400 Home Value $237,711 Zillow
$956 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,778 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,400 home value, $956/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,778
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,400
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $956
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

How Coloma Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,051
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,778
Per Capita$32,965
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$3,313M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$956
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$237,711
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation678 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Libraries11

Is Coloma a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Coloma has a population of 1,051 with a density of 1,181 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%).

Population

1,051
Total Population
1,181
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Coloma vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coloma vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coloma is $62,778, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Coloma vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,778
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,965
Avg Weekly Wage$986
IRS Avg AGI$64,208

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,643
County GDP$3,313M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare123
Retail254
Manufacturing94

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,255
79% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Coloma is $160,400, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $956 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $237,711.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,400
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$237,711

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$184
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$956
18% below US avg
Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,255
79% above US avg
Effective Rate3.90%
In Coloma, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.9% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Coloma vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma12.1%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death9,267/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access59.9%
Healthcare Facilities123

Crime Rates: Coloma vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Coloma has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall77.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation678 ft (207 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,181/sq mi
Coordinates42.1866°N, 86.3093°W
County FIPS26159
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.9%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,181/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities123
Restaurants164
Retail Stores254

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Work from Home5.7%

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