At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$30,463 per capita
Home Value
$123,700
Zillow: $209,022
Median Rent
$745/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
1,090/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
20.3% smoking rate
How Colon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colon residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,463. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,282 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colon is $123,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,022. Median rent is $745/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Colon reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,090/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Colon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,432
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$30,463
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$2,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent$745
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$209,022
Housing Units790
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent335/100K
Property1,090/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation854 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Colon was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.