Colon Township, MI
Living in Colon Township
Bikeability65
Walkability61
Commute47
Public Transit37
Affordability89
Public Safety73
Airports19
Hospitals72
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation-50 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
18%College-Educated
58%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate36%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$30 (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector79%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office13%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value+$9.7k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$541Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas28%
Utility gas51%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colon Township
United States45
Michigan58
St. Joseph County36
Property Crime in Colon Township
United States48
Michigan43
St. Joseph County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colon Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colon Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colon Township, MI
Nottawa Christian School
5 miles, SW
Factoryville Christian School
8 miles, N
St Mary's Assumption School
9 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Colon Township, MI
Western Michigan University
27 miles, NW
Kalamazoo College
27 miles, NW
Trine University
28 miles, SE
Goshen College
36 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colon Township, MI
Sturgis Hospital
11 miles, S
Three Rivers Health
15 miles, W
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
19 miles, E
Parkview Lagrange Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Colon Township, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
22 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
52 miles, W
Gerald R Ford International Airport
65 miles, N
Fort Wayne International Airport
68 miles, S