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Columbus, NE
Nebraska · Platte County
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
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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
F
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
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Mines
10
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Columbus, NE
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Columbus, NE.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Columbus Powerhouse | Marker can be reached from the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 47th Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Frank Zybach | Inventor of the Center Pivot Irrigation Machine. Marker is on 28th Street just east of Linden Drive, on the right when traveling east. |
| Agricultural Park | Marker can be reached from 15th Street east of 10th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
| Andrew Jackson Higgins | (1886-1952). Marker can be reached from U.S. 30, 0.3 miles south of 6th St, on the right when traveling south. |
| The North Brothers | Marker is at the intersection of 33rd Avenue (U.S. 30/81) and 7th Street on 33rd Avenue. |
| The Villasur Expedition | 1720. Marker is at the intersection of 33rd Avenue (U.S. 30/81) and 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on 33rd Avenue. |