Columbus Township, NC
Living in Columbus Township
Bikeability7
Walkability19
Commute55
Public Transit10
Affordability72
Public Safety98
Airports55
Hospitals84
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.1kPopulation+710 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$232kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$715Median Monthly Rent+$194 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas19%
Utility gas10%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Polk County3
Property Crime in Columbus Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Polk County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus Township
Inland Flooding56
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus Township, NC
Upward Adventist School
14 miles, W
Word of Faith Christian School
15 miles, NE
Trinity Christian School
15 miles, NE
Pine Ridge Mennonite School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus Township, NC
North Greenville University
17 miles, SW
University of South Carolina-Upstate
21 miles, SE
Wofford College
24 miles, SE
Converse College
25 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus Township, NC
St Lukes Hospital
3 miles, W
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
18 miles, W
Park Ridge Health
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Columbus Township, NC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
25 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
25 miles, NW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
68 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
86 miles, N