Colon, MI
Living in Colon
Bikeability59
Walkability82
Commute57
Public Transit39
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports19
Hospitals72
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation-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
$46kMedian 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
$90kMedian Home Value-$5.8k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$436Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colon, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colon, MI
Factoryville Christian School
7 miles, N
Nottawa Christian School
7 miles, SW
St Mary's Assumption School
9 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Colon, MI
Western Michigan University
27 miles, NW
Kalamazoo College
27 miles, NW
Trine University
28 miles, SE
Albion College
35 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colon, MI
Sturgis Hospital
12 miles, S
Three Rivers Health
17 miles, W
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
17 miles, E
Parkview Lagrange Hospital
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Colon, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
22 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
54 miles, W
Gerald R Ford International Airport
64 miles, N
Capital Region International Airport
68 miles, NE