Colby, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,118
Population
1,291/sq mi density
$52,574
Median Income
$24,350 per capita
$147,900
Home Value
$221,935 Zillow
$821
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,574 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $821/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Colby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9113°N, 90.3157°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in |
Colby has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.1").