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Colony, Kansas

city · Anderson County

At a glance

335
Population
$69,600
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$176,851
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$578/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$37,500
Median household income
52% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
68.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities38% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost20% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college37 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college56 mi
High school graduates87.7%
College graduates7.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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