Colby, WI
Living in Colby
Bikeability18
Walkability34
Commute87
Public Transit10
Affordability90
Public Safety95
Airports3
Hospitals72
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+447 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate48%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector85%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median Monthly Rent+$139 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas4%
Utility gas76%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colby
United States45
Wisconsin35
Clark County5
Property Crime in Colby
United States48
Wisconsin37
Clark County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colby
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colby, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colby, WI
St Mary Grade School
0 miles, S
Abbotsford Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Rock Creek Amish School
13 miles, SW
Silver Ten Amish School
14 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Colby, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
45 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
59 miles, W
University of Wisconsin-Stout
79 miles, W
East-West University
82 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colby, WI
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc
16 miles, N
Marshfield Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Norwood Health Center
17 miles, SE
Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Colby, WI
Central Wisconsin Airport
33 miles, E
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
57 miles, W
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
65 miles, NE
La Crosse Regional Airport
85 miles, SW