KSMap-doton-Colony, 2004
Colony’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 114 in 1880, a peak of 997 in 1920, 381 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1885 on.
- 1872Colony is settled
ColonyKS
A town of 387, settled in 1872.
Population
387
2025 Census estimate · +1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$180K
+6.7% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
45.9
years
Jobs based here
45
A commuter town
Is Colony a good place to live?
Colony has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
387 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Colony: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Colony, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Colony water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Colony’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAnderson County ClerkAnderson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP code6601566015 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Colony.
Work & commute
Colony stands out in Kansas and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
Only 2% of working residents stay in Colony for work; the rest commute out. Of the 152 Kansas towns we compare, none has a lower middle household income than Colony. In Colony, the average commute is 22 minutes, where Kansas’ towns sit at 20 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The town had 45 jobs in 2023, down 29 from 2013.
2%work in town
| Colony | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 34% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $38,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 15% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Colony2%
Garnett16%
Arkansas City5%
Iola4%
Paola4%
39 mi
median commute distance
45
jobs based in Colony
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The median rent in Colony is lower than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
Home values are up 6.7% over the year to September 2026. For households in Colony, the share who are owner-occupiers is 67%.
$180KZillow home value
| Colony | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $578 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Colony$180K
Kansas$246K
+6.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in Colony brings four seasons and hot summers
Summer afternoons peak near 89° in July, and January nights bottom out around 22°; snowfall runs to about 7 inches a winter. Winters in Colony are chilly and summers warm.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring45–66°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–68°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Colony, with inland flooding at the top
Colony’s FEMA hazard score comes in at 66 of 100. Federal aid has come to Colony households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2009. Expected losses in Colony break down as 32% from inland flooding and 20% from drought.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Colony
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Colony in 2025.
Colony is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Colony is
Only 6 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Colony. CDC measures, 32 in all: Colony beats Kansas on 1 and trails on 14. Colony: 16% of adults report frequent physical distress.
| Colony | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
1 better17 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Colony | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.2% | 11.3% |
Allen County Regional Hospital
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Colony
18pages on Colony
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Colony
About 1 of every 100 Colony residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Colony for work
Where Colony’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
45jobs based in Colony
2%of working residents work in town
39 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Colony
City in Anderson County, Kansas
Colony is a city in Ozark Township, Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 381.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,129 ft
- ZIP code
- 66015
- Area code
- 620
Questions about Colony
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Colony, KS a good place to live?
Colony has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.