Columbus, MS

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 23
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 17
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Schools 11
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Residents

24k Population +315 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black63%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$4.4k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$559 Median Monthly Rent +$129 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus

United States45
Mississippi57
Lowndes County11

Property Crime in Columbus

United States48
Mississippi57
Lowndes County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 5 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 53 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus, MS

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Heritage Academy
1 miles, NW
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Oak Hill Academy
15 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Columbus, MS

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Stillman College
52 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus, MS

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Airports

Airports near Columbus, MS

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Key Field
84 miles, S