Colon, MI

Living in Colon

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Bikeability 59
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Walkability 82
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 52
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Schools 19
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Residents

1.1k Population -274 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -16% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$1.3k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office18%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked10%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value -$5.8k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$436 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Colon

United States45
Michigan58
St. Joseph County36

Property Crime in Colon

United States48
Michigan43
St. Joseph County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%

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

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Colon, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Colon, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Colon, MI

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Kalamazoo College
27 miles, NW
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Trine University
28 miles, SE
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Albion College
35 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Colon, MI

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Sturgis Hospital
12 miles, S
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Three Rivers Health
17 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Colon, MI

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