Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315, KS
Living in Colby PS USD 315
Bikeability22
Walkability32
Commute100
Public Transit10
Affordability84
Public Safety85
Airports1
Hospitals60
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation+387 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
22%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office26%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$163 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas5%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colby PS USD 315
United States45
Kansas56
Thomas County15
Property Crime in Colby PS USD 315
United States48
Kansas58
Thomas County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 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 PS USD 315
Inland Flooding26
Tornado29
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315, KS
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
1 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
1 miles, SW
St Joseph School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315, KS
Fort Hays State University
99 miles, E
National American University-Garden City
100 miles, S
University of Nebraska at Kearney
137 miles, NE
Barclay College
162 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315, KS
Citizens Medical Center
2 miles, S
Logan County Hospital
22 miles, SE
Rawlins County Health Center
28 miles, N
Sheridan County Hospital
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Colby Public Schools Unified School District 315, KS
Hays Regional Airport
103 miles, E
Garden City Regional Airport
104 miles, S
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
120 miles, N
Kearney Regional Airport
141 miles, NE