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
Schools in Columbus (4)
Polk County High School
High · 579 students · 40 teachers
301 free/reduced lunch
1681 East NC 108 Hwy · (828)894-2525
Polk County Middle School
Middle · 475 students · 38 teachers
265 free/reduced lunch
321 Wolverine Trail · (828)894-2215
Polk Central Elementary School
Elementary · 341 students · 30 teachers
338 free/reduced lunch
2141 South NC9 Hwy · (828)894-8233
Polk County Early College
High · 84 students · 3 teachers
39 free/reduced lunch
1545 East NC 108 Hwy · (828)894-2698