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Crime in Columbus summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Columbus. Key points include:
There were 50 total crimes in Columbus in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbus is 96.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbus is 13.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Columbus is 82.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Columbus is -95.45% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Columbus Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbus / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 50 | 96.4 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 13.5 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 13.5 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 43 | 82.9 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 43 | 82.9 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Columbus summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Columbus. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Columbus is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbus is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Columbus is $276,889.
The median income in Columbus is $77,456.
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Columbus Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Columbus | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Columbus, IN Weather
The average high in Columbus is 63.1° and the average low is 43.2°.
There are 77.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.2 inches of precipitation each year with 15.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Columbus |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Columbus Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Columbus
The current population in Columbus is 51,824. The population has increased 19.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51,824 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 51,104 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 50,896 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 50,718 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 48,820 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 48,150 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 47,227 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 46,926 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 46,474 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 45,868 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 45,522 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 44,978 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 44,306 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 43,780 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 43,314 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
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Columbus is:
71.9% White with 37,253 White residents.
2.5% African American with 1,295 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 45 American Indian residents.
11.5% Asian with 5,956 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 205 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 1,526 Two Or More residents.
10.7% Hispanic with 5,535 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.5% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Columbus
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Columbus is 49.4% female with 25,610 female residents.
Columbus is 50.6% male with 26,214 male residents.
| Gender | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Columbus completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Columbus completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Columbus completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Columbus completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Columbus completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Columbus completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Columbus completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Columbus completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Columbus completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Indiana
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7.5% of households in Columbus earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Columbus earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Columbus earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Columbus earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Columbus earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Columbus earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Columbus earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Columbus earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.0% of households in Columbus earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.5% of households in Columbus earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbus | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.5% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
