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Colby, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Clark County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,118
Population
1,291/sq mi density
$52,574
Median Income
$24,350 per capita
$147,900
Home Value
$209,683 Zillow
$821
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
1,761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,574 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Colby has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Colby has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").