At a Glance
Median Income
$82,500
$38,162 per capita
Home Value
$104,400
Zillow: $123,684
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
73.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.2% smoking rate
How Columbus City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbus City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbus City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbus City residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,162. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus City is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,684. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
3.4% of adults in Columbus City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density1,275/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$38,162
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$123,684
Housing Units129
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation729 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+73.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbus City was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
22.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.