Columbus, WI
Living in Columbus
Bikeability
4
Walkability
4
Commute
52
Public Transit
8
Affordability
70
Public Safety
77
Airports
36
Hospitals
95
Colleges
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.1k
Population
+138 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
30%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$165k
Median Home Value
+$300 (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$702
Median Monthly Rent
+$113 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbus
United States45
Wisconsin35
Madison Metro Area27
Columbia County18
Property Crime in Columbus
United States48
Wisconsin37
Madison Metro Area39
Columbia County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 17 | 1 | 11 |
Feb | 22 | 1 | 8 |
Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 35 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 22 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado22
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus, WI
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
0 miles, SW
St Jerome School
1 miles, SE
Petersen Elementary School
2 miles, NW
Wisconsin Academy
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus, WI
Maranatha Baptist University
18 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-Madison
26 miles, SW
Edgewood College
28 miles, SW
Ripon College
36 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus, WI
Columbus Community Hospital
1 miles, S
Beaver Dam Community Hospital
13 miles, NE
Watertown Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE
Mendota Mental Health Institute
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Columbus, WI
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
21 miles, SW
General Mitchell International Airport
63 miles, SE
Appleton International Airport
69 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
79 miles, S