Columbus City, KS
Living in Columbus City
Bikeability12
Walkability44
Commute92
Public Transit14
Affordability100
Public Safety64
Airports20
Hospitals59
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation-242 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office26%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked4%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$9.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$361Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Utility gas65%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus City
United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38
Property Crime in Columbus City
United States48
Kansas58
Cherokee County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding71
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus City, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus City, KS
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
16 miles, SE
St Marys Colgan Jr/Sr High School
19 miles, NE
Countryside Christian School
19 miles, NE
St Peters Middle School
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus City, KS
Pittsburg State University
17 miles, NE
Ozark Christian College
19 miles, E
Missouri Southern State University
22 miles, E
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
69 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus City, KS
Mercy Hospital Columbus
0 miles, NE
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
14 miles, SE
Sedan City Hospital
14 miles, W
Oswego Community Hospital
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Columbus City, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
19 miles, E
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
68 miles, SE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
80 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
89 miles, SW