Columbus, KS

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 44
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 16
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Schools 6
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Residents

3.1k Population -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

$35k Median 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

$66k Median Home Value +$9.4k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$361 Median 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

United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38

Property Crime in Columbus

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

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding71
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Columbus, KS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus, KS

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Sedan City Hospital
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Airports

Airports near Columbus, KS

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