At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$31,817 per capita
Home Value
$115,200
Zillow: $275,743
Median Rent
$847/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.7% smoking rate
How Coloma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coloma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coloma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coloma residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,817. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coloma is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,743. Median rent is $847/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
11.1% of adults in Coloma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coloma has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$31,817
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$919M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$847
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$275,743
Housing Units235
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,261/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,108 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Coloma was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.