Columbus, WI

Living in Columbus

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 4
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 95
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Colleges 53
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Schools 49
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus, WI

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St Jerome School
1 miles, SE
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Wisconsin Academy
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Columbus, WI

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Edgewood College
28 miles, SW
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Ripon College
36 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus, WI

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Airports

Airports near Columbus, WI

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