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Columbus, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Muscogee County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
204,383
Population
944/sq mi density
$56,622
Median Income
$32,811 per capita
$182,300
Home Value
$170,298 Zillow
$1,072
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
533
Violent Crime/100K
6,472 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,622 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$182,300 home value, $1,072/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 220.9 sq mi (572.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5102°N, 84.8749°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Muscogee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Auburn University Regional (AUO) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.4").