Columbus, NE

Columbus is a small city in Nebraska with a population of 24,188. Residents earn $67,212 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

24,188 Population 2,275/sq mi density

$67,212 Median Income $35,400 per capita

$198,900 Home Value $262,949 Zillow

$871 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

120 Violent Crime/100K 1,534 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$67,212 median income, 2.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$198,900 home value, $871/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

120 violent crimes/100K (69% below avg)

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Explore Near Columbus

Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

View all →

Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

View all →

UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

View all →

Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

Currently viewing

4 reported haunted locations found near Columbus, NE.

Name	Description
Columbus High School	Rumors of a teacher once died of a heart attack around 50 years ago after school. Janitors often hear doors slamming and machinery turning on late at night as their shifts are ending.
Hy-Vee	it is suspected that hyvee is haunted by a ghost named scooter. he is about 5"6' and appears to have brown hair. he comes out around 2 and people have said to hear screeching noises in the back room close to the dairy produce section. employees have reported this to management but they have thought nothing of it up until about 2 months ago the manager had a akward encounter with this suspected ghost.
Scotus Central Catholic High School	This school has existed for over a hundred years and is believed to be haunted by several spirits. A nun, a small boy, and a former student are said to roam the halls of this educational institution. To add to the story, there are tunnels under the school that ghost hunters were brought in to investigate in 1980. Several presences were found. There have even been accounts of teachers quitting because of the disturbances.
Wal-Mart	the girls bathroom by the layaway room has been haunted for about 3 years...witnesses hear the water faucet turning on to find no one there.