Columbus, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County
3.7
/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
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $635/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 224.5 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.3").