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Columbus, Kansas, in Cherokee county, is 85 miles W of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 94 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is home to some 3,396 residents.
In Columbus, about 54% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Columbus than is typical.
In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $38,136.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Columbus. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Columbus was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. In Columbus you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Columbus, 92% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in Columbus let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Columbus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married |  |  |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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