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

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

101 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