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Colby, KS
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Population: 5,434
Home Price: $133,300
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Overview
Colby is a small town in the state of Kansas with a population of 5,434. Colby has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
9.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Colby, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Colby
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,916
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$59,292
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Colby
Kansas
United States
Median Age
32.9
43.0
42.3
Gender
Colby
Kansas
United States
Male
49.7%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
50.3%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Colby
Kansas
United States
White
92.1%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.9%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.9%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Colby
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$133,300
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$535
$518
$801
Family Households
47.5%
47.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
20.6%
20.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.2%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
37.8%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Colby
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.9%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.8%
21.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
29.8%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.9%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.1%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Colby
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
23.3%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
32.5%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Colby
Kansas
United States
Murder
0.0
1.1
3.0
Rape
18.9
35.7
38.0
Robbery
0.0
12.7
40.7
Assault
245.1
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Colby
Kansas
United States
Burglary
150.8
274.0
336.1
Theft
1149.9
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
113.1
109.8
167.1
Arson
18.9
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Colby, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
delicious food
fast food
comfort food
hot dogs
mexican food
tacos
delicious
beer
menu options
wine bar
beef
dairy
buffalo wild wings
carnitas tacos
delicious burgers
street tacos
ingredients
delicious snacks
cheese
taco
basketball
college basketball
baseball
teams
video games
college football
youth baseball
football
nfl
coaches
country music
mlb
ncaa football
nfl nhl
huskers gbr
volleyball
golf
major league
notre dame football
fantasy football
museum
jewelry
painting
artists
nature
canvas
poetry
creativity
nfts
library
nft
collection
creative
spending time
video games
road trips
nfl nhl
tv shows
books
videosstreams
comic books
nerdy
junk
hobbyist
crossfit
gardening
dd
adventures
nascar
fitness
hunting
anime
fueled by enthusiasm
sports
promos
tv
nfl nhl
recreation
tv shows
public relations
television
marketing
carbs listen
hollywood
comedy
celebrity
hiphop
hub
commentary
lifestyle
drama
creative
sports
summer
recreation department
winter
rec
athletic fields
mountain
facilities
space
facility
beach
nature
visitors
ski
gardening
hunting
warehouse
drive thru
coffee shop
wine bar
pickup
liquor store
clothing
merch store
grocery stores
grocery
auto parts
accessories
cafe
jewelry
restaurants
cart
merch
deals
edible cookie dough
walmart
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