Columbus, MT

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 53
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Walkability 75
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 17
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Schools 68
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Residents

2.2k Population -130 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office15%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation3%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$592 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus

United States45
Montana38
Billings Metro Area50
Stillwater County27

Property Crime in Columbus

United States48
Montana48
Billings Metro Area80
Stillwater County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 7
Feb 29 1 8
Mar 37 1 10
Apr 46 2 5
May 54 3 2
Jun 62 2 0
Jul 70 1 0
Aug 68 1 0
Sep 58 1 1
Oct 46 1 4
Nov 34 1 6
Dec 26 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus

Inland Flooding17
Tornado6
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus, MT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus, MT

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Yellowstone Academy
27 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Columbus, MT

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Montana Bible College
88 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus, MT

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St Vincent Healthcare
37 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Columbus, MT

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Yellowstone Airport
112 miles, SW