Columbus, NC

North Carolina · Polk County

Columbus is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,166. Residents earn $56,083 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,166 Population 310/sq mi density

$56,083 Median Income $28,139 per capita

$210,100 Home Value $335,414 Zillow

$1,002 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

101 Violent Crime/100K 4,724 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$56,083 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$210,100 home value, $1,002/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

101 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Waterfalls

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Mines

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

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Columbus, NC.

Name	Description
Ameri-Con Materials Adger Mine	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active)
Mill Spring Quarry & Mill	Crushed, Broken Granite - Surface (Abandoned)