At a Glance
Median Income
$74,957
$43,201 per capita
Home Value
$225,700
Zillow: $301,620
Median Rent
$814/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
196/100K
1,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 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+
3.5 / 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 $74,957 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,201. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,775 business establishments, including 194 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $225,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,620. Median rent is $814/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 196 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,041/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,493
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,210/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,957
Per Capita$43,201
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$4,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,700
Rent$814
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$301,620
Housing Units2,523
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent196/100K
Property1,041/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary118/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,231/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation870 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbus was built in 1962.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 194 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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