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    Overview

    Colby is a city in and the county seat of Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of … See more

    History

    In 1882, a post office was established near the center of Thomas County. Area homesteaders lived under harsh conditions in sod houses, creating demand for a town to provide lumber and other provisions to incoming s… See more

    CountryUnited States
    StateKansas
    CountyThomas
    Founded1885
    Map of Colby Kansas
    Geography

    Colby lies on the south side of Prairie Dog Creek, a tributary of the Republican River, in the High Plains region of the Great Plains. A small tributary of the creek flows northeast through the town. Located at the interchang… See more

    Demographics

    The 2020 United States census counted 5,570 people, 2,199 households, and 1,331 families in Colby. The population density was 1,555.4 per square mile (600.6/km ). There were 2,496 housing units at an average de… See more

    Government

    Colby has a mayor-council form of government. Elected at-large, the mayor presides over the city council and has final approval over ordinances the council passes. The mayor shares responsibility for setting poli… See more

    Education

    • Colby Community College
    The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district, and operates four public schools in the city:
    • Colby High School (9-12).
    • Colby Middle School (5-8).… See more

    Transportation

    Interstate 70 runs east–west, immediately south of Colby. U.S. Route 24 runs east–west through the city, intersecting K-25 which runs north–south.
    Colby Municipal Airport is located on K-25, approximat… See more

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