Columbus, IN

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 14
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 63
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Schools 80
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Residents

48k Population +4.8k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black2%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$166k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$768 Median Monthly Rent +$168 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus

United States45
Indiana52
Columbus Metro Area11
Bartholomew County11

Property Crime in Columbus

United States48
Indiana47
Columbus Metro Area47
Bartholomew County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 5
Feb 32 3 4
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 53 5 0
May 62 6 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 32 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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