Columbus, GA

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 23
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 13
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Schools 17
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Residents

196k Population +8.1k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black46%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$5.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military6%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value +$9.4k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$710 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus

United States45
Georgia43
Columbus Metro Area47
Muscogee County54

Property Crime in Columbus

United States48
Georgia59
Columbus Metro Area59
Muscogee County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 50 5 0
Mar 57 6 0
Apr 63 4 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 3 0
Nov 56 4 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus, GA

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Lasseter Academy
4 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbus, GA

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Point University
31 miles, NW
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Auburn University
36 miles, W
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LaGrange College
38 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus, GA

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Airports

Airports near Columbus, GA

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Columbus Airport
4 miles, W
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