Colby city, Wisconsin
Colby city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Colby city is a geographic entity located in Marathon County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 703. The land area covers 0.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 703 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.6 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 223 | ±45 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 223 | ±45 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 223 | ±45 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $168,100 | ±$42,408 |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | ±$45 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,964 | ±$16,276 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,550 | ±$4,707 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | ±12.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 155 | ±94 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 161 | ±54 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.1% | ±7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,959 (2024)
ID: 205646
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK TREASURER
PO BOX 236, COLBY WI 54421-0236
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GUS Population: 139,091 (2024)
ID: 205643
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
500 FOREST ST, WAUSAU WI 54403-5568
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Colby | KG-05 | Colby, WI | |
| Regular School Colby | 09-12 | Colby, WI | |
| Regular School Colby | 06-08 | Colby, WI | |
| Regular School Colby | PK | Colby, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Abbotsford, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Abbotsford, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Athens, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Athens, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Athens, WI | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | COLBY, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COLBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 505 W. SPENCE ST., COLBY, WI, 54421 |
(715) 223-2000
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ABBOTSFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 203 FIRST ST., ABBOTSFORD, WI, 54405 |
(715) 223-3920
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DORCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 155 N. SECOND ST., DORCHESTER, WI, 54425 |
(715) 654-5959
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SPENCER BRANCH
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 105 PARK ST., SPENCER, WI, 54479 |
(715) 659-3996
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JEAN M. THOMSEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 105 N. GERSHWIN ST., STETSONVILLE, WI, 54480 |
(715) 678-2892
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OWEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 414 CENTRAL AVE., OWEN, WI, 54460 |
(715) 229-2939
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STRATFORD BRANCH
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 213201 SCHOLAR ST., STRATFORD, WI, 54484 |
(715) 687-4420
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WITHEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 511 DIVISION ST., WITHEE, WI, 54498 |
(715) 229-2010
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ATHENS BRANCH
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 203 ALFRED ST., ATHENS, WI, 54411 |
(715) 257-7292
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LOYAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 214 N. MAIN ST., LOYAL, WI, 54446 |
(715) 255-8189
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OWEN 1E, WI US, located 12.0 miles from Colby city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.1° | 1.8° | 11.5° | 1.06" | 10.9" |
| February | 25.7° | 4.4° | 15.1° | 1.15" | 10.2" |
| March | 38.0° | 17.3° | 27.6° | 1.81" | 8.5" |
| April | 52.4° | 30.8° | 41.6° | 2.98" | 3.7" |
| May | 65.9° | 43.1° | 54.5° | 3.99" | 0.2" |
| June | 75.0° | 53.1° | 64.1° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.9° | 56.4° | 67.7° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.1° | 54.3° | 65.7° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.1° | 46.4° | 57.7° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.3° | 34.2° | 44.7° | 2.93" | 0.9" |
| November | 39.8° | 22.8° | 31.3° | 1.85" | 4.9" |
| December | 26.9° | 10.2° | 18.6° | 1.51" | 11.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby city | City | 0.2 mi | — |
| Abbotsford city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Unity village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Dorchester village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Curtiss village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Spencer village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5507316150. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.