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Colby, KS


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Colby, Kansas

Introduction to Colby, Kansas

Colby, Kansas is located 201 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. It is in Thomas county, and has a population of 5,450.

Colby History

Colby is the county seat of Thomas County, which was founded on October 8, 1885 and was named for George Henry Thomas. The City of Colby was named in honor of J.R. Colby. He was a settler and is credited with having published the first newspaper in the county.

Colby and nearby Attractions

  • Prairie Museum of Art & History
  • Fick Fossil and History Museum
  • Lake Scott State Park

Things To Do In Colby

You can check out the Landmark United Pentecostal Church, Colby Lutheran Church, and the Colby United Methodist Church. One can also visit the Colby/Pioneer Memorial Library. The Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area offers facilities for picnic, camping, and boating. Every year the city also hosts the Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival in the month of July. It is also home to the Thomas County Fair.

Colby Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Garden City Regional Airport.

Colby Higher Education

Colby Community College, Fort Hays State University, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Barton County Community College offer opportunities for higher education.

High Points

Colby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyColby Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Colby Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Colby Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Colby College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Colby, KS

Comparing Colby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women69
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime42

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