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Columbus, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Adams County County
Columbus, IL
At a Glance
How Columbus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Columbus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbus residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,562. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,747 business establishments, including 161 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,115. Median rent is $875/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 517/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.