At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$76,713 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
Zillow: $135,898
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.0% smoking rate
How Colwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colwell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colwell residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,713. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 478 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colwell is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,898. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.4% of adults in Colwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colwell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$76,713
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.7%
County GDP$1,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$135,898
Housing Units33
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation1,147 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Colwell was built in 1938.
21.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.