Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Colona is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,189. Residents earn $76,558 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Colona receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Colona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colona is $76,558, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Colona is $152,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Colona is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,537 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Colona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,558 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,848 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,635 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,880 |
| County GDP | $12,607M |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Healthcare | 405 |
| Retail | 411 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.38% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $152,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,129 |
| Median List Price | $164,900 |
| Median List Price | $164,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.1% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $881 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.38% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,429/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Total Violent | 137.9/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 137.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,537.0/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 236.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,241.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4734°N, 90.3324°W |
| County FIPS | 17161 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,358/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.3% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Retail Stores | 411 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |