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Colo, IA
City in Story County, Iowa.
Population
686
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
644
ZIP codes
0
Colo and its ZIP codes
Colo at a glance
- Colo is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,000, 15% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,000 (27% below Iowa) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Colo, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colo, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,000
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (74), Norwegian Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Story County. PPP loans are for Colo.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,198
47,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
How people get to work
Colo, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colo, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,208
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colo, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Colo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NevadaCity | 7.2 mi | 5.9 |
| CollinsCity | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| State CenterCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| RhodesCity | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| MaxwellCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ZearingCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| ClemonsCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| McCallsburgCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MelbourneCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CambridgeCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| RolandCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AmesCity | 15 mi | 28.2 |
| BaxterCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| HuxleyCity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colo, IA in?
- Colo is in Story County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Colo, IA?
- About 686 people live in Colo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colo?
- Nearby places include Nevada (7.2 mi), Collins (7.8 mi), State Center (7.9 mi), Rhodes (9.2 mi), Maxwell (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023