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Columbus, Nebraska

Introduction to Columbus, Nebraska

Columbus, Nebraska, in Platte county, is 56 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska and 75 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is home to some 20,971 residents.

Columbus History

A group of 13 people established a new settlement at the confluence of the Platte and Loup rivers in 1856, at the time when plans for constructing a transcontinental railway were announced. These 13 people were from Columbus, Ohio. Columbus is home to Glur's Tavern, which is the oldest tavern in the West. The city is the county seat of Platte County.

Columbus and nearby Attractions

  • Platte County Historical Society Museum
  • Genoa Historical Museum
  • Pioneer State Recreation Area
  • Dead Timber State Recreation Area
  • State Capitol Building
  • Governor’s Mansion

Things To Do In Columbus

The Museum of Nebraska History, the Plainsman Agricultural Museum, the Edgerton Explorit Center and the Lux Center for the Arts are all popular local tourist spots. Local churches include the Iglesia Emanuel Church, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, and Immanuel Lutheran Church. Glur Park and Airport Park offer various facilities for recreation.

Columbus Transportation

Des Moines International is the nearest major airport.

Columbus Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed from Northeast Community College, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Wayne State College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyColumbus Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Columbus Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Columbus Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Columbus Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Columbus Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Columbus Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Columbus, NE

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women59
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone63
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

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