Columbus Junction, IA

Columbus Junction, Iowa

Columbus Junction, Iowa, in Louisa county, is 27 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 192 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. About 1,900 people people live in Columbus Junction.

The People and Families of Columbus Junction

In Columbus Junction, about 56% of adults are married. The people of Columbus Junction spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Approximately 15% of Columbus Junction is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Columbus Junction had a median family income of $42,188.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Columbus Junction than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Columbus Junction Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Columbus Junction, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Columbus Junction, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Columbus Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Columbus Junction, IA

Comparing Columbus Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Columbus Junction Almanac

Columbus Junction Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Columbus Junction Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Columbus Junction, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Columbus Junction Public Libraries

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Columbus Junction High Schools (2004)

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
1004 COLTON ST
319-728-2231
Serves 307 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Columbus Junction Colleges

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