Kansas
Colony is a small town in Kansas with a population of 310. Residents earn $42,083 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colony receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Colony offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colony is $42,083, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 24.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Colony is $51,400, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $437 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,083 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,745 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,566 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $501M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,111 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.00% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $51,400 |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $173,519 |
| Census Median Rent | $437 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,111 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.00% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,287/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,107 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0728°N, 95.3622°W |
| County FIPS | 20003 |
Winner: Republican by 59.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |