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Colby, KS
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Colby, KS
At a Glance
How Colby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colby a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colby residents earn a median household income of $66,731 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,463. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colby is $150,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,700. Median rent is $736/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Colby reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,414/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Colby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colby has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.