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Columbus, NE
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Columbus, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Columbus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbus residents earn a median household income of $67,212 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,400. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,157 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $198,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,949. Median rent is $871/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,534/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.