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Crime in Colby summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Colby. Key points include:
There were 61 total crimes in Colby in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Colby is 1,093.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Colby is 233.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Colby is 860.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Colby is -48.40% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Colby Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Colby / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 61 | 1,093.6 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 233.1 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.9 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 197.2 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 48 | 860.5 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 89.6 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 39 | 699.2 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 71.7 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Colby summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Colby. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Colby is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Colby is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Colby is $180,597.
The median income in Colby is $63,494.
Colby's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Colby Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Colby | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Colby, KS Weather
The average high in Colby is 65.8° and the average low is 37.4°.
There are 45.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.3 inches of precipitation each year with 28.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Colby |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Colby Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Colby
The current population in Colby is 5,387. The population has increased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,387 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 5,389 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,403 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 5,434 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 5,426 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 5,473 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 5,505 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 5,365 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 5,460 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,450 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 5,411 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,382 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,347 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 5,307 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 5,267 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colby
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Colby is:
85.2% White with 4,588 White residents.
0.6% African American with 31 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 17 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 260 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 490 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.2% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Colby
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Colby is 50.2% female with 2,703 female residents.
Colby is 49.8% male with 2,684 male residents.
| Gender | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colby for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Colby completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Colby completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Colby completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Colby completed some college.
18.0% of adults in Colby completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Colby completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Colby completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Colby completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Colby completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 18.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Colby, Kansas
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4.2% of households in Colby earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Colby earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.9% of households in Colby earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Colby earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Colby earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Colby earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Colby earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Colby earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Colby earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Colby earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Colby | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.9% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
