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Columbus, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,166
Population
310/sq mi density
$56,083
Median Income
$28,139 per capita
$210,100
Home Value
$335,414 Zillow
$1,002
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
4,724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,083 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$210,100 home value, $1,002/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Columbus (5)
NORTH MILLS RIVER
STANDARD
25 sites 4.7/5 (249 reviews) $31–$62/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping
North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outside the popular city ...
LAKE POWHATAN
STANDARD
71 sites 4.6/5 (1,296 reviews) $37–$130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Swimming Site, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Birding, Backpacking, Day Use Area, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Star Gazing, Swimming, Water Access
Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Ch...
WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (8 reviews) $40/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent ...
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
STANDARD
24 sites 4.5/5 (120 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour ...
Lake Powhatan Glamping
STANDARD
12 sites 4.5/5 (97 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Accessible Swimming, Antiquing, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Picnicking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Swimming Site, Swimming, Wilderness, Star Gazing
Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan Glamping is the perfect, all inclusive getaway. The campground ...