Columbus, IN
Living in Columbus
Bikeability11
Walkability14
Commute93
Public Transit11
Affordability78
Public Safety87
Airports79
Hospitals79
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
48kPopulation+4.8k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black2%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$768Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
Indiana52
Columbus Metro Area11
Bartholomew County11
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
Indiana47
Columbus Metro Area47
Bartholomew County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, IN
St Peter's Lutheran School
0 miles, S
St Bartholomew School
1 miles, N
North Star Montessori School
2 miles, NE
Columbus Christian School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, IN
Franklin College
20 miles, N
Indiana University-Bloomington
33 miles, W
University of Indianapolis
36 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, IN
Columbus Regional Hospital
1 miles, NE
Schneck Medical Center
17 miles, S
St Vincent Jennings Hospital Inc
20 miles, SE
Johnson Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Columbus, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
40 miles, NW
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
102 miles, NE