Colon, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,432 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$633 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph County
4
Sturgis Urban Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph County
3
Sturgis Urban Area
3
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 24
Feb 2 13 26
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 4 40
Dec 3 16 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Colon High School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Colon Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 2.3star
Leonidas School
4 miles, N · 3.2star
Factoryville Christian School
7 miles, NE · 4.6star
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Colleges

Glen Oaks Community College
10 miles, W · 1.4star
Wright Beauty Academy
25 miles, NE · 1star
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Hospitals

Sturgis Hospital
12 miles, SW · 3.2star
Three Rivers Health
17 miles, W · 3.2star
Parkview Lagrange Hospital
23 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
54 miles, W · 1.4star
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