Columbus, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lowndes County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

23,616 Population 942/sq mi density

$40,588 Median Income $28,006 per capita

$121,200 Home Value $169,116 Zillow

$882 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

536 Violent Crime/100K 2,732 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$40,588 median income, 4.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$121,200 home value, $882/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ghost Towns Near Columbus (13)

These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Columbus. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.

Barnesville

Alabama

Barnesville

Alabama

Cotton Gin Port

Mississippi

Cotton Gin Port

Mississippi

Electric Mills

Mississippi

Electric Mills

Mississippi

Palo Alto

Mississippi

Palo Alto

Mississippi

Pikeville, Marion County

Alabama

Pikeville, Marion County

Alabama

Pontocola

Mississippi

Vienna

Alabama

Vienna

Alabama