Columbus, KS

Columbus, Kansas

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.

The People and Families of Columbus

In Columbus, about 54% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Columbus than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $38,136.

Political Inclinations

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.

Columbus Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 19%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Columbus, KS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Columbus Almanac

Columbus Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Columbus Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Columbus, 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 Public Libraries

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Columbus High Schools (2004)

COLUMBUS HIGH
124 S HIGH SCHOOL AVENUE
620-429-3821
Serves 373 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Columbus Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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