Colony, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
310 Population 646/sq mi density
$42,083 Median Income $27,745 per capita
$51,400 Home Value $186,694 Zillow
$437 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,400 home value, $437/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Colony, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,083
44% below
$27,745 per capita
Home Value
$51,400
82% below
Zillow: $186,694
Median Rent
$437/mo
62% below
11.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
18%
Rent
38%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colony a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.0% (44% 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 $186,694. 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.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population310
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density646/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,083
Per Capita$27,745
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,400
Rent$437
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$186,694
Housing Units228
Rent Burden11.0%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,287/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,107 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband57.2%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Colony was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.