Columbus, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Platte County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
24,188
Population
2,275/sq mi density
$67,212
Median Income
$35,400 per capita
$198,900
Home Value
$271,400 Zillow
$871
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
94
Violent Crime/100K
992 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,212 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$198,900 home value, $871/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,446 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4371°N, 97.3574°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Platte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").