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Colby
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Colby is a small, friendly community in central Wisconsin famous for its namesake cheese and rural charm. Surrounded by scenic farmland and rivers, the city offers a peaceful atmosphere and authentic Midwestern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
5,570
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.91°, -90.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,695
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
5.7°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
37.6°C
Record Low
-42.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
908 mm
Internet Speed
403 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
76
Walk Score
76
Footways
152.0
Airport
MDF
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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