Colona, CO

Colorado

Colona is a small town in Colorado with a population of 69. Residents earn $124,632 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
69 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$124,632 Median Income $60,903 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,632 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,632
66% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 60.8%
80% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Colona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population69
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans51.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,632
Per Capita$60,903
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$309M
Commute16 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Elevation6,374 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+72.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute16 min
Broadband29.0%
Libraries2

Is Colona a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Colona receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Colona stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Colona is $124,632, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Colona among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

Colona is a highly educated community — 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 72.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Colona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches, including 21.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Colona has a population of 69 with a density of 1,150 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

69
Total Population
1,150
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.7%
Female 62.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Colona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Colona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Colona is $124,632, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Colona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,632
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,903
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$110,591

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)396
County GDP$309M

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare18
Retail43
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,309
23% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,309
23% above US avg

Health Metrics: Colona vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death4,077/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access60.0%
Healthcare Facilities18

Crime Rates: Colona vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Colona has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.3 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall21.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,374 ft (1,943 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,150/sq mi
Coordinates38.3275°N, 107.7793°W
County FIPS08091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 60.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21.2-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 59.6%

Winner: Democrat by 21.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+60.8%
80% above US avg
High School+72.5%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,150/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants63
Retail Stores43

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.1 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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