Colby, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Colby, Kansas Summary
Life in Colby research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Colby over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Colby:
The population in Colby is 5,434.
The median home value in Colby is $133,300.
The median income in Colby is $59,292.
The cost of living in Colby is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Colby is $594.
The unemployment rate in Colby is 1.4%.
The poverty rate in Colby is 8.0%.
Table Of Contents
Colby SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Colby, KS Crime Report
95
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,731.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.52%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Colby / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 95 | 1,731.0 | 2,624.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 400.9 | 425.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 400.9 | 346.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 73 | 1,330.2 | 2,199.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 13 | 236.9 | 331.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 54 | 984.0 | 1,619.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 109.3 | 248.1 | 282.7 |
Colby, KS Cost Of Living
85
Colby's Overall Cost Of Living
Colby's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Colby | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
Colby, KS Photos
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Rankings for Colby in Kansas
Map Of Colby, KS
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Population 3,764
Population over time in Colby
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,426 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 5,505 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 5,365 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 5,460 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,450 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,411 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,382 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 5,347 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,307 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 5,267 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colby
| Race | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 74.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 12.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Colby
| Gender | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colby for adults over 25
| Education | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Colby, Kansas
| Income | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.6% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 18.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.2% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
