Columbus, MN

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 34
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 70
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Schools 72
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Columbus, MN

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Bethel University
14 miles, S
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Hamline University
20 miles, S
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Walden University
20 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus, MN

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Mercy Hospital
13 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Columbus, MN

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