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Colby, KS

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Population
5,489
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,160 ft
Median Home Value
$163,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$750/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,494
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Colby

Colby sits right off Interstate 70 in northwestern Kansas, serving as the welcoming center of Thomas County. With roughly 5,500 residents, it functions as a regional hub for shopping, dining, and healthcare while keeping a friendly, small-town pace. Neighborhood parks and Villa High Lake provide quiet spots for fishing, walking dogs, and letting kids play outside under big High Plains skies.

Colby High School

For education, the town is served by a unified public school district along with Colby Community College, which brings college athletics, vocational programs, and youthful energy to town. Downtown Colby is anchored by an Art Deco city hall, local businesses, and the Prairie Museum of Art and History, home to the state's largest historic barn. Positioned about three hours east of Denver, Colby gives newcomers a practical balance of open prairie living, reliable local services, and easy interstate travel.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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