Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Colby Aquatic Park
Water Park
Prairie Museum of Art and History
Museum
Colby Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (11) F
Twister's Bar & Grill
Bar
Bee Hive Bar & Grill
Bar
Overtime Liquor
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Villa High Park
Park
Poolside Park
Playground
Fike Park
Park
Young Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Love's
Convenience Store
24/7 Travel Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Colby.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Colby is 84/100 - which is 6% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C

Colby crime rates are 1,731 per 100k, which is 28% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
1,330 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
401 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment B+

The median income in Colby is $62,001 - which is 16% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$62,001
C-
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Citizens Medical Center, Inc.
Hospital
Colby Fire Department
Fire Station
Colby Community College Campus Security
Police
Colby Police Department
Police
Thomas County Sheriff's Office Jail
Police
Thomas County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Colby home prices are $127,600 - which is 6% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$127,600
F
Home Appreciation Rate
14%
A-
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D-

The Colby graduation rate is 89% - which is 3% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
28%
F
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Colby Elem
Colby Middle School
Sacred Heart School
Heartland Christian School
High Schools (2) F
Colby Senior High
Heartland Christian School
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ratings A+

Colby has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Colby? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Villa High Park
      Poolside Park
      Fike Park
      Young Park

      Entertainment

      Colby Aquatic Park
      Prairie Museum of Art and History
      Colby Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Twister's Bar & Grill
      Bee Hive Bar & Grill
      Overtime Liquor
      Burger King
      Arby's
      Jimmy John's
      Taco John's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Colby? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Colby.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Colby a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Citizens Medical Center, Inc.

      Pharmacies

      Doctors