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Colony, KS
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Colony, KS
At a Glance
How Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colony a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colony residents earn a median household income of $42,083 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,745. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colony is $51,400 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,519. Median rent is $437/month, with 11.0% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Colony reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 488/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colony has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.