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KS area data

Colby, KS

Colby, KS.

Population: 6,134 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,095
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$187,095
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
22.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Shalz Field (CBK) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-89 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$2,656
Mean commute to work
10 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,373
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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