At a Glance
Median Income
$40,588
$28,006 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
Zillow: $169,116
Median Rent
$882/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
536/100K
2,732/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbus residents earn a median household income of $40,588 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,006. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,116. Median rent is $882/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 536 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,732/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23,616
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,588
Per Capita$28,006
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$882
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$169,116
Housing Units11,923
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent536/100K
Property2,732/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,170/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation181 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Columbus was founded in 1821.
The median home in Columbus was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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