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Columbus, IL

Illinois

Columbus is a small town in Illinois with a population of 105. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
105 Population 477/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $25,562 per capita
$105,400 Home Value
$875 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $875/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $105,400
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $875
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Columbus Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population105
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$25,562
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$4,661M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$875
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking13.3%
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute42 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries5

Is Columbus a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Columbus receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Columbus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Columbus is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Columbus is $105,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Columbus experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Columbus has a population of 105 with a density of 477 people per square mile. The median age is 33.3 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

105
Total Population
477
People / sq mi
33.3yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Columbus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Columbus vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Columbus is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Columbus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,562
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$75,579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,747
County GDP$4,661M

Business (County)

Restaurants161
Healthcare158
Retail252
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,297
80% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Columbus is $105,400, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $875 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,400
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$875
25% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,297
80% above US avg
Effective Rate5.97%
In Columbus, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Columbus vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Primary Care1:955
Dentists1:1,177
Mental Health1:316
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits64.0%
Premature Death8,699/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access77.5%
Healthcare Facilities158
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates39.9865°N, 91.1450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.4-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+98.5%
Graduate Degree+11.8%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density477/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities158
Restaurants161
Retail Stores252

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.6 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

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