At a Glance
Median Income
$39,516
$34,415 per capita
Home Value
$176,100
Zillow: $183,323
Median Rent
$727/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.8% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colony residents earn a median household income of $39,516 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,415. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colony is $176,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,323. Median rent is $727/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
66.0% of adults in Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colony has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,516
Per Capita$34,415
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A
Home Value$176,100
Rent$727
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$183,323
Housing Units109
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,689/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,459 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+34.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute40 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Colony was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.