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Colon, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County
Colon, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Colon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colon residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,538. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colon is $142,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,922. Median rent is $625/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Colon reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,907/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Colon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.