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Columbus, Wisconsin, in Columbia county, is 26 miles NE of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 59 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 4,479 residents.
In Columbus, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Columbus had a median family income of $52,604. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Columbus.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Columbus. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 65% 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. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Columbus, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Columbus, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Columbus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Columbus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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