At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$25,128 per capita
Home Value
$60,800
Zillow: $146,360
Median Rent
$638/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
17.2% smoking rate
How Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colony a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colony residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,128. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colony is $60,800 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,360. Median rent is $638/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
6.7% of adults in Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colony has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$25,128
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,800
Rent$638
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$146,360
Housing Units126
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation422 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute21 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Colony was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.