Colon is a small town of 115 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $59,792
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Colon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Colon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Colon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.5
Colon's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Colon costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Colon, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,042
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Colon's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
41.7 /100k
Property Crime
393.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Colon, NE
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Colon sees average highs of 32.3°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Colon's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Colon roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,900 and median rent is $1,042/month.
Colon's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Colon, NE has a population of 115, a median household income of $59,792, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Colon averages 32.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches
with about 29.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Colon, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68018.
The population of Colon, Nebraska is 115 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Colon: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $131,900, median household income $59,792, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
