Colon, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,432
Population
1,045/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$30,463 per capita
$123,700
Home Value
$209,022 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
335
Violent Crime/100K
1,090 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Colon experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9627°N, 85.3194°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | St. Joseph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Colon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").