At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$83,249 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $255,872
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbus a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbus residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,249. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,872. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
27.0% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population47
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$83,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$255,872
Housing Units126
Rent Burden15.6%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,932 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Columbus was founded in 1906.
The median home in Columbus was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.