Columbus, GA
Living in Columbus
Bikeability26
Walkability23
Commute80
Public Transit25
Affordability79
Public Safety47
Airports27
Hospitals30
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
196kPopulation+8.1k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
26%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black46%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military6%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$9.4k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$710Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
Georgia43
Columbus Metro Area47
Muscogee County54
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
Georgia59
Columbus Metro Area59
Muscogee County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, GA
New Bethel Adventist Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Lasseter Academy
4 miles, W
St Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
4 miles, SW
Calvary Christian School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, GA
Columbus State University
4 miles, W
Point University
31 miles, NW
Auburn University
36 miles, W
LaGrange College
38 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, GA
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
1 miles, S
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
5 miles, W
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
5 miles, W
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Columbus, GA
Columbus Airport
4 miles, W
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
78 miles, SE
Dothan Regional Airport
89 miles, S