At a Glance
Median Income
$57,214
$37,929 per capita
Home Value
$219,300
Zillow: $308,459
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $57,214 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,929. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $219,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,459. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,755/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,718
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,214
Per Capita$37,929
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,300
Rent$1,047
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$308,459
Housing Units1,859
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,755/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary219/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,859/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation223 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Columbus was founded in 1821.
The median home in Columbus was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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