Columbus, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Anoka County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
4,211
Population
94/sq mi density
$117,917
Median Income
$47,354 per capita
$439,200
Home Value
$481,384 Zillow
$1,534
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,917 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$439,200 home value, $1,534/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 47.7 sq mi (123.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2549°N, 93.1077°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anoka County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.16 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").