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Columbus, Montana, in Stillwater county, is 37 miles W of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 461 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The town is home to some 1,748 residents.
In Columbus, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $46,103. More so than most places, the people in Columbus generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital.
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 town.
According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Columbus was owner-occupied.
In Columbus, 80% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Columbus.
Columbus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Columbus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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