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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,107 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0728°N, 95.3622°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.4").