Columbus, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,166
Population
310/sq mi density
$56,083
Median Income
$28,139 per capita
$210,100
Home Value
$343,914 Zillow
$1,002
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,083 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$210,100 home value, $1,002/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fire Stations in Columbus (4)
Columbus Fire Department
Mostly volunteer
100 Peak ST · 828-894-3667
Green Creek Fire Department
Volunteer
8645 S NC 9 HWY · 828-863-2100
Mill Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Volunteer
145 Old Rutherfordton RD · 828-894-2454
Sunny View Fire & Rescue
Volunteer
5865 N NC 9 HWY · 828-625-9973