At a Glance
Median Income
$57,750
$38,554 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
Zillow: $142,584
Median Rent
$635/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.2% (67% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population721
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$38,554
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$635
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$142,584
Housing Units354
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation1,424 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbus was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.