Colo, IA
Living in Colo
Bikeability5
Walkability21
Commute61
Public Transit6
Affordability81
Public Safety94
Airports24
Hospitals80
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
984Population+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
$73kMedian 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
$119kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$616Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colo, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colo, IA
Ames Christian School
16 miles, W
St Francis Catholic School
21 miles, E
Marshalltown Christian School
22 miles, E
Ankeny Christian Academy
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Colo, IA
Iowa State University
17 miles, W
Grand View University
31 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
33 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colo, IA
Story County Hospital
6 miles, W
Mary Greeley Medical Center
15 miles, W
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
21 miles, E
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Colo, IA
Des Moines International Airport
38 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
60 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
83 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
136 miles, E