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Colby, Wisconsin

city · Clark County (primary) , Marathon County

At a glance

1,907
Population
$184,700
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$226,060
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$854/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$50,114
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
20.4 min
Average commute
84.5%
Homes with broadband
1.72%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing21% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost27% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college45 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates86.5%
College graduates16.1%

Doing business here

State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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