Columbus, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,076
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
3.9%
Median Home
$169,700
Median Income
$65,029
Median Rent
$788
Columbus SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Columbus, WI Crime Report
114
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,220.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.35%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Columbus / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 2,220.5 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 77.9 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 39.0 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 39.0 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 110 | 2,142.6 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 58.4 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 102 | 1,986.8 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 97.4 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Columbus, WI Cost Of Living
97
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Columbus | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
Columbus, WI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User User:Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 2.5
Source: Wikipedia User User:Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 2.5
Source: Wikipedia User User:Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 2.5
Columbus Articles
Rankings for Columbus in Wisconsin
Map Of Columbus, WI
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Columbus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,076 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 5,022 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,004 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 5,004 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 4,999 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,014 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,007 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 4,979 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 4,958 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 4,920 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbus
| Race | Columbus | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.0% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Columbus
| Gender | Columbus | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbus for adults over 25
| Education | Columbus | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Columbus, Wisconsin
| Income | Columbus | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.6% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.6% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.2% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
