Columbus, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,493
Population
1,210/sq mi density
$74,957
Median Income
$43,201 per capita
$225,700
Home Value
$316,827 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
74
Violent Crime/100K
461 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,957 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,700 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3368°N, 89.0300°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Columbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.5").