Columbus, NC
Living in Columbus
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute73
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety97
Airports56
Hospitals85
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation-132 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial5%
Native American5%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate25%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed22%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military3%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$6.7k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$556Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
North Carolina20
Polk County3
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
North Carolina30
Polk County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%
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
Inland Flooding50
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, NC
Upward Adventist School
11 miles, W
Lake House Academy
13 miles, W
The Way Christian Academy
13 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, NC
North Greenville University
15 miles, SW
University of South Carolina-Upstate
22 miles, SE
Wofford College
25 miles, SE
Furman University
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, NC
St Lukes Hospital
1 miles, S
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Park Ridge Health
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Columbus, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
23 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
25 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
71 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, N