Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Colon is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 134. Residents earn $60,625 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colon receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Colon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colon is $60,625, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Colon is $142,700, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Colon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,625 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,538 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,730 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 656 |
| County GDP | $1,090M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,137 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.30% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $142,700 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $378,922 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,137 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.30% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Mental Distress | 12.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,246 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2981°N, 96.6073°W |
| County FIPS | 31155 |
Winner: Republican by 46.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 49.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |