At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$23,505 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
Zillow: $182,711
Median Rent
$99/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
51.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
17.5% smoking rate
How Colp Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colp's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colp a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colp residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,505. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 51.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colp is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,711. Median rent is $99/month, with 36.9% 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 1980.
Education
17.2% of adults in Colp hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colp has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population187
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,438/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$23,505
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty51.1%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$99
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$182,711
Housing Units118
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation394 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Colp was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.