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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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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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