At a Glance
Median Income
$31,875
$23,259 per capita
Home Value
$49,000
Zillow: $93,344
Bachelor's Degree+
0.9%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.1% poverty rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbus residents earn a median household income of $31,875 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,259. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $49,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,344. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
0.9% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female33% / 68%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$31,875
Per Capita$23,259
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$426M
Avg Weekly Wage$811
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,000
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$93,344
Housing Units101
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Premature Death14,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation428 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Columbus was founded in 1804.
The median home in Columbus was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.