Colby, KS
Living in Colby
Bikeability25
Walkability28
Commute100
Public Transit9
Affordability89
Public Safety73
Airports1
Hospitals61
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.5kPopulation+206 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate24%
Some College48%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
12 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office27%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$526Median Monthly Rent+$170 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colby
United States45
Kansas56
Thomas County15
Property Crime in Colby
United States48
Kansas58
Thomas County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colby
Inland Flooding18
Tornado19
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colby, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colby, KS
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, NW
Heartland Christian School
1 miles, NW
Heartland Christian School
1 miles, NW
St Joseph School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Colby, KS
Fort Hays State University
98 miles, E
National American University-Garden City
98 miles, S
University of Nebraska at Kearney
137 miles, NE
Barclay College
161 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colby, KS
Citizens Medical Center
0 miles, S
Logan County Hospital
20 miles, SE
Rawlins County Health Center
30 miles, N
Sheridan County Hospital
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Colby, KS
Garden City Regional Airport
102 miles, S
Hays Regional Airport
102 miles, E
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
122 miles, N
Kearney Regional Airport
142 miles, NE