Columbus, TX

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 71
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 52
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Schools 26
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Residents

3.6k Population -178 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black14%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino32%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +20% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office32%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$143k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$496 Median Monthly Rent +$52 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
LP gas6%
Utility gas48%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus

United States45
Texas51
Colorado County25

Property Crime in Columbus

United States48
Texas58
Colorado County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 3 0
Feb 55 3 0
Mar 62 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 82 4 0
Jul 84 3 0
Aug 84 3 0
Sep 79 4 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 53 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus

Inland Flooding42
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus, TX

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St Anthony School
1 miles, E
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Sacred Heart School
24 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Columbus, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus, TX

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Rice Medical Center
15 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Columbus, TX

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Easterwood Field
62 miles, N
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