At a Glance
Median Income
$75,952
$32,780 per capita
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
10.1% smoking rate
How Columbus AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbus AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbus AFB a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbus AFB residents earn a median household income of $75,952 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,780. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Education
67.2% of adults in Columbus AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus AFB has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,368
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans28.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,952
Per Capita$32,780
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,344
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$185,338
Housing Units483
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,170/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation198 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute9 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbus AFB was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.