Columbus, IL
Living in Columbus
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
21
Public Transit
1
Affordability
93
Public Safety
80
Airports
19
Hospitals
59
Colleges
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
71
Population
-37 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
28%
College-Educated
+22% (2010–19)
76%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate44%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone24%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-12% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
70%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K20%
$125K to $149K20%
Employers
Private sector61%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office12%
Service34%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$105k
Median Home Value
+$27k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$565
Median Monthly Rent
56%
Owner-Occupied
-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199931%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195931%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K11%
$400K to $499K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas4%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
Illinois50
Adams County50
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
Illinois43
Adams County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, IL
St Dominic Elementary School
11 miles, W
St Peter School
13 miles, W
Chaddock
13 miles, W
St James Lutheran School
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, IL
Quincy University
13 miles, W
Hannibal-LaGrange University
22 miles, SW
Culver-Stockton College
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, IL
Hannibal Regional Hospital
25 miles, SW
Memorial Hospital
29 miles, N
Blessing Hospital
30 miles, N
Illini Community Hospital
32 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Columbus, IL
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
4 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
78 miles, E
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
90 miles, NE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
95 miles, SE