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Columbus, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
721
Population
318/sq mi density
$57,750
Median Income
$38,554 per capita
$101,700
Home Value
$142,584 Zillow
$635
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
647
Violent Crime/100K
4,406 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $635/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
647 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 114.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9479°N, 79.5832°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").