Columbus, MN
Living in Columbus
Bikeability
2
Walkability
9
Commute
30
Public Transit
2
Affordability
34
Public Safety
93
Airports
51
Hospitals
76
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.1k
Population
+110 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate29%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$90k
Median Household Income
+$6.9k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$275k
Median Home Value
-$7k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$682
Median Monthly Rent
-$52 (2010–19)
92%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas82%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Anoka County16
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Anoka County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 13 | 1 | 9 |
Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
Mar | 30 | 2 | 9 |
Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 32 | 2 | 8 |
Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding20
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, MN
Primrose School of the Lakes at Blaine
6 miles, SW
St Peter Elementary School
7 miles, E
The Way of the Shepherd Montessori
7 miles, SW
Northside Christian School
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, MN
Bethel University
14 miles, S
University of Northwestern-St Paul
15 miles, S
Hamline University
20 miles, S
Walden University
20 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, MN
Fairview Lakes Health Services
7 miles, NE
Anoka-Metro Reg Treatment Ctr
13 miles, W
Mercy Hospital
13 miles, W
Healtheast St John's Hospital
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Columbus, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
50 miles, NW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
84 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
94 miles, NW