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Colona, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
69 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$124,632 Median Income $60,903 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 3,903 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,632 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Colona, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,632
66% above
$60,903 per capita
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
3,903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
80% above
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
30% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Colona Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Colona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
180%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colona a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colona residents earn a median household income of $124,632 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,903. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Colona reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,903/100K.

Education

60.8% of adults in Colona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above the national average). 72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colona has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population69
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans51.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,632
Per Capita$60,903
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$460,408
Housing Units31
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property3,903/100K

Health

Obesity22.4%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,077/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,374 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Broadband29.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Colona was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.