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Colony, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Washita County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
156 Population 170/sq mi density
$39,516 Median Income $34,415 per capita
$176,100 Home Value $171,104 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,772 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,516 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$176,100 home value, $727/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Colony, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,516
47% below
$34,415 per capita
Home Value
$176,100
38% below
Zillow: $171,104
Median Rent
$727/mo
37% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
1,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
96% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
53%
Home Value
62%
Rent
63%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colony a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 $171,104. 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.

Safety & Crime

Colony reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,772/100K.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$171,104
Housing Units109
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property1,772/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,689/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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
Broadband90.0%
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.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.