Colony is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Colony had a population of 264. Colony is a historically African-American town. In its early days it was a haven for African Americans in the Deep South. It incorporated in 1981.

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Living in Colony

Housing in Colony

$146K▼ 4.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Colony home is worth about $146,000, down 4.3% in a year, 39% below the Alabama typical home.

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Work & commute in Colony

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Most working residents leave Colony for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Birmingham (12%), Cullman (11%) and Huntsville (9%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Birmingham

12%

Cullman

11%

Huntsville

Good Hope

0%Work in townlive and work in Colony 32 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 7Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Colony

Compared with Alabama

6better than AL·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 6▼ 5 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

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What stands out

8.7%Fewer binge drinkersAL 14.1% · better 17.9%Fewer adults with depressionAL 23.3% · better 28.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethAL 15.4% · worse

Care nearby

Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman · 18.6 mi · ER

Whatley Health Svs @ SipseySipsey · 13.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Colony

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Colony flood?paid flood claims since 2009 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 29 declared for Cullman County

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Climate in Colony

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Colony has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

56° / 34°Winter

74° / 50°Spring

90° / 68°Summer

75° / 51°Fall