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Columbus, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mississippi County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
120
Population
375/sq mi density
$31,875
Median Income
$23,259 per capita
$49,000
Home Value
$93,344 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
223
Violent Crime/100K
894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 428 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7598°N, 89.1019°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mississippi County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cairo Regional (CIR) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.3").