Columbus, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Stillwater County County
Columbus, MT
At a Glance
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)
Is Columbus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbus residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,770. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $264,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,948. Median rent is $926/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,928/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.