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Colona, Illinois

Introduction to Colona, Illinois

Colona, Illinois, in Henry county, is 11 miles E of Davenport, Iowa and 142 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is included in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,173 people lived in Colona.

Colona History

Colona was named after the founding Colona family. Henry County was established in 1826. It was created from parts of Fulton County and named after Revolutionary Patriot Patrick Henry.

Colona and nearby Attractions

  • Rock Island Arsenal Museum
  • Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
  • Putnam Museum of History & Natural Science
  • Snakeden Hollow State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Family Museum of Arts & Sciences
  • Rock Island Trail State Park

Things To Do In Colona

Those hoping to learn more about the history of the area may enjoy a visit to the Putnam Museum of History & Natural Science, the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, the Figge Art Museum or the Bishop Hill Heritage Museum. Popular recreational destinations in the area include the Snakeden Hollow State Fish & Wildlife Area, the Morrison-Rockwood State Park, the Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area and the Big River State Forest. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Red Dog Run Golf Course.

Colona Transportation

Quad City International is the nearest major airport.

Colona Higher Education

Colleges and universities near Colona include the Black Hawk College, Augustana College and Saint Ambrose University.

Comparative Profile of Colona, IL

Comparing Colona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men33
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity26
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
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