Colo
City in Story County, Iowa
Colo is a city in Story County, Iowa, with 845 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,040 ft (317 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nevada, 7.7 miles W.
- 845residents (2020 Census)
- 1,040 ftelevation · 317 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 794 / sq mipopulation density
- 50056ZIP code
About Colo
Colo is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 845 at the 2020 census. The town is home to the "Crossroads of the Nation" as Lincoln Highway and Jefferson Highway intersect at Colo. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.
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Living in Colo
- Median household income
- $64,000
- Median home value
- $152,000
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Colo had 845 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 845 |
|---|---|
| Density | 794 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colo at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Story County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 845 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0145° N, 93.3186° W |
| ZIP code | 50056 |
| Official website | colo-iowa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1915240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colo
- Nevada7.7 mi W
- Collins7.8 mi S
- State Center7.9 mi E
- Rhodes9.2 mi SE
- Maxwell9.4 mi SW
- St. Anthony9.8 mi NE
- Zearing10.0 mi N
- Clemons10.7 mi NE
- McCallsburg11.0 mi N
- Melbourne12.2 mi SE
- Cambridge13.6 mi SW
- Roland14.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colo
What county is Colo in?
Colo is in Story County, Iowa.
What is the population of Colo, IA?
845 people lived in Colo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colo, IA?
The ZIP code of Colo is 50056.
What is the elevation of Colo?
1,040 feet (317 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colo?
Nevada (7.7 mi), Collins (7.8 mi), State Center (7.9 mi), Rhodes (9.2 mi), Maxwell (9.4 mi).
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