Oklahoma
Colony is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 156. Residents earn $39,516 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colony receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Colony stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Colony is $39,516, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Colony is $176,100, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Colony is a highly educated community — 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Colony enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,516 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,415 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,359 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
| County GDP | $393M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,600 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 40.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $176,100 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $171,104 |
| Census Median Rent | $727 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,600 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,689/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,459 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3485°N, 98.6715°W |
| County FIPS | 40149 |
Winner: Republican by 74.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.0% |
| 96% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 40.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |