Colo, IA

Living in Colo

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 68
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Schools 97
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Residents

984 Population +109 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate43%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office25%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$616 Median Monthly Rent +$185 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied +10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Utility gas81%

Crime

Violent Crime in Colo

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Colo

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 7
Feb 24 1 6
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colo

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado19
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Colo, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Colo, IA

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Ames Christian School
16 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Colo, IA

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Iowa State University
17 miles, W
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Grand View University
31 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Colo, IA

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Airports

Airports near Colo, IA

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