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Columbus, MS
B
Population: 23,858
Home Price: $116,300
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Overview
Columbus is a small city in the state of Mississippi with a population of 23,858. Columbus has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Columbus, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,237
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$34,488
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
24.1%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
39.9
38.3
42.3
Gender
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
Male
45.4%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
54.6%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
White
35.4%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
61.4%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.6%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$116,300
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$548
$521
$801
Family Households
29.1%
29.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
45.8%
45.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.5%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
52.5%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.3%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.6%
31.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.4%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.0%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
33.4%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
31.2%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Columbus
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Columbus, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
liquor
red wine
salad bar
thai food
salad
arabica
chili
popeyes
broccoli
taco truck
wine
thai
tacos
pizza
chef
mac n cheese
taco bell
authentic
cheese
homemade
baseball
high school football
chris lemonis
football
college football
hs football
basketball
asst baseball
nascar
video games
college hoops
gaming
procollege
soccer
softball
volleyball
teams
nba
coaches
athletics
inspired by
lesley university
artistengineer
poetry fiction
creative writing
volunteerism
poetry
collection
columbusbased
photography
nature
selfportrait
pastels
archival
songwriting
comic
animations
collage
imagery
watercolor
spending time
nascar
video games
hot wheels
random stuff
foodaholic
gaming
procollege
books
tv shows
historygenealogy
memes
photography
nature photography
anime
youtuber
camping
adventures
hunting
fishing
sports
radio show
gaming
procollege
producer
tv
radio personality
tv shows
rupaul drag race
directoranchor
photography
pop culture
talent management
record label
indie
booking
television
uncensored
lifestyle
outdoor
sports
summer
campground
winter
space
familyfriendly event
photography
nature
ambience
mountain
camping
hunting
fishing
lodge
gardens
facility
pool
beach
liquor store
drive thru
bookstore
christmas gifts
walmart
deals
farmers market
gas station
pantry
salvage yard
shipping
tj maxx
groceries
restocked
glass bottles
restaurants
mall
macys
curbside
grocery stores
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