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Columbus, NE
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Population: 23,954
Home Price: $159,700
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Overview
Columbus is a small city in the state of Nebraska with a population of 23,954. Columbus has a four seasons 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:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
12.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Columbus, NE
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,228
$29,832
$32,693
Median Household Income
$60,586
$57,886
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
3.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
7.0%
10.5%
Age
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
Median Age
37.2
43.6
42.3
Gender
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
Male
49.2%
51.3%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
48.7%
50.2%
Race
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
White
85.1%
92.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
0.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
1.7%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
0.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
5.2%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.1%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
Median Home Price
$159,700
$97,806
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$664
$515
$801
Family Households
48.8%
48.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.7%
25.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.8%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
31.2%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.8%
5.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.7%
30.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
23.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
13.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.3%
12.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
Mathematics
52.7%
54.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
49.6%
53.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
Murder
0.0
2.1
3.0
Rape
51.3
55.2
38.0
Robbery
12.8
10.6
40.7
Assault
55.5
114.7
188.5
Property Crime
Columbus
Nebraska
United States
Burglary
162.4
175.1
336.1
Theft
1230.5
1152.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
141.0
119.1
167.1
Arson
4.3
9.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Columbus, NE
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
tasty food
fast food
recipes
pizza
tasty recipes
beef
tasty
desserts
beer
dishes
breakfast sandwich
multicourse
seasonal ingredients
savory
plantbased meals
nonalcohol
ingredients
noodl
nutrition
plantbased
husker football
football
college football
basketball
college basketball
volleyball
flag football
fantasy football
teams
womens sports
notre dame football
country music
baseball
athletic
golf
wrestling
coaches
soccer
olympics
nfl
inspired by
creative
literary
creative arts
museum
artsy
art museum
craft
arts culture
creativity
art installation
collection
painting
landscapes
photographs
watercolor
architectural
photography
showcasing
fashion
spending time
anime
golf nut
tv shows
side hustle
theme parks
cycling
fulltime
hanson fanson forlife
bodybuilding
books
nascar
gadgets
outdoors
rpgs
photography
starwars
merchandise
camping
toys
local news
sports
special events
tv shows
nba nfl
tv
mlb nfl
lifestyle
sporting events
government politics
marketing
creative
theme parks
educational
films
broadcasting
broadcasts
arts culture
journalism
commentary
sports
summer
open spaces
special events
space
winter
aquatics
facility
cycling
beach
gatheri
lifeguarding
mountain
indoor
premier destination
beaches
indoors
tent
conservation
wildlife conservation commission
order online
black friday
shopping center
shop local
post office
carts
christmas shopping
gift card
amazon
hyvee
foot locker
pickup
pharmacy
boutique
quadpay
outlet
warehouse
dollar tree
brickandmortar
grocery stores
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