Kentucky
Columbus is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 120. Residents earn $31,875 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Columbus receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Columbus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Columbus is $31,875, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Columbus is $49,000, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Columbus enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,875 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,259 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $811 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,273 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 402 |
| County GDP | $426M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,356 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.81% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $49,000 |
| 83% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,356 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.81% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Premature Death | 14,665/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 428 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7598°N, 89.1019°W |
| County FIPS | 29133 |
Winner: Republican by 53.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.9% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 63.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |