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Colby, Kansas

city · Thomas County

At a glance

5,387
Population
$163,000
Median home value (all homes)
46% below U.S. median
$186,138
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$750/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$63,494
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
9.7 min
Average commute
89.3%
Homes with broadband
99.65%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost65% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Colby Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college99 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college100 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates37%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Thomas County Economic Development Alliance
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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