Kansas
Colby is a small city in Kansas with a population of 5,389. Residents earn $66,731 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colby receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Colby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colby is $66,731, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Colby is $150,700, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 480 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,769 per 100,000, 41% above the national average.
29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Colby experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches, including 27.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 91.8% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,731 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,463 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $922 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,624 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 416 |
| County GDP | $905M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,331 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.87% |
| Commute Time | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $150,700 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,700 |
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,331 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.87% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 480.0/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.5/100K |
| Robbery | 18.5/100K |
| Assault | 443.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,769.1/100K |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 627.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,993.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 147.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.4 inches |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,168 ft (966 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3847°N, 101.0451°W |
| County FIPS | 20193 |
Winner: Republican by 65.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,464/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 9.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |