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Columbus, MS
Mississippi · Lowndes County
Columbus is a small city in Mississippi with a population of 23,616. Residents earn $40,588 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
23,616
Population
942/sq mi density
$40,588
Median Income
$28,006 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$169,116 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
536
Violent Crime/100K
2,732 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,588 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Columbus
Mines
7
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
3
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Historic Markers
2
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Haunted Places Near Columbus, MS
3 reported haunted locations found near Columbus, MS.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Friendship Cemetery | The ghost of a Confederate soldier can be seen at the back of the cemetery patrolling with his gun back and forth through the Civil War graves. |
| Mississippi University for Women | Calloway Hall - The ghost of Mary can be seen in the top floor window looking for her lost love. Sometimes she visits the freshman girls at night and sits on the edge of their beds to weep. |
| Waverly | haunted by Major John Pytchlyn riding his horse and a young girl crying. |