Columbus Unified School District 493, KS
Living in Columbus USD 493
Bikeability7
Walkability26
Commute81
Public Transit8
Affordability99
Public Safety68
Airports20
Hospitals59
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation-731 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$4.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$376Median Monthly Rent+$48 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas18%
Utility gas39%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus USD 493
United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38
Property Crime in Columbus USD 493
United States48
Kansas58
Cherokee County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
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 USD 493
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding86
Tornado31
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus Unified School District 493, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus Unified School District 493, KS
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
17 miles, SE
St Peters Middle School
19 miles, E
McAuley Catholic High School
19 miles, E
St Marys Colgan Jr/Sr High School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus Unified School District 493, KS
Pittsburg State University
18 miles, NE
Ozark Christian College
19 miles, E
Missouri Southern State University
22 miles, E
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
68 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus Unified School District 493, KS
Mercy Hospital Columbus
1 miles, NE
Sedan City Hospital
14 miles, W
Oswego Community Hospital
14 miles, W
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Columbus Unified School District 493, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
20 miles, E
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
68 miles, SE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
81 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
88 miles, SW