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Colby, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County
Colby, WI
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 $52,574 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,350. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colby is $147,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,683. Median rent is $821/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Colby reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,761/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Colby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colby has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.