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Columbus, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County
Columbus, PA
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 $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,554. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 910 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,584. Median rent is $635/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 647 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,406/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.