Colby
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Colby, Kansas is a friendly small city on the High Plains, known for its welcoming community, agricultural heritage, and classic Midwest charm. Travelers enjoy local eateries, historic sites, and easy access to wide-open nature. With a laid-back atmosphere but surprising gems, Colby offers authentic rural American experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
5,570
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.40°, -101.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,876
Local Cost
$1,046
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-19.9°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
499 mm
Internet Speed
351 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
CBK
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.