At a Glance
Median Income
$76,558
$39,848 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
Zillow: $179,129
Median Rent
$881/mo
16.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
1,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $76,558 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,848. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colona is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,129. Median rent is $881/month, with 16.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Colona reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,191/100K. The murder rate is 19.5/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Colona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colona has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,189
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,358/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,558
Per Capita$39,848
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$881
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$179,129
Housing Units2,522
Rent Burden16.8%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property1,191/100K
Murder19.5/100K
Assault215/100K
Burglary195/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation608 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Colona was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.