Overview

Introduction to Columbus, Nebraska

Columbus, Nebraska, in Platte county, is 56 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska and 75 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population22,992
Male Share of the Population50.4%
Female Share of the Population49.6%
Senior Citizens16.5%
Employed Population 16+12,087
Age of the Population37

Families

% of people married54.5%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher30.1%
Median Earnings25+$36,891
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$31,528
Median Earnings With High School Degree$33,607

Wealth

Median Family Income$76,419
% Above Poverty Level91.4%
% Below Poverty Level8.6%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time12 minutes
% Working from Home2.5%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.8%
% Using Public Transportation0.1%

Housing

People Living Alone32.9%
Median Gross Rent$751
Median House Value$140,500

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)25.1%
Irish11.1%
Polish9.1%
Czech8.6%
English4.7%
Swedish3.4%
Dutch2.4%
Danishn1.3%
Norwegian1.3%
Welsh1.2%
French Except Basque1%
Italian0.7%
Swiss0.6%
Canadian0.4%
Scottish0.4%
Brazilian0.2%
Russian0.2%
African0.1%
Ukrainian0.1%
Greek0.1%
Belgian0.1%
Austrian0.1%
German0.1%
Lithuanian0.1%
Luxemburger0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
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Columbus Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyPlatte County
Standard Zip Codes68601
P.O. Box Zip Codes68602
Phone Area Codes402
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude41.43
Approximate Longitude-97.35

Columbus Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationCOLUMBUS 3 NE
Distance3.1 miles
Jan Temp12 to 32 F
Apr Temp39 to 63 F
Jul Temp65 to 88 F
Oct Temp41 to 64 F
Annual Precip28.4 inches
StationOSCEOLA
Distance19.9 miles
Jan Temp12 to 33 F
Apr Temp38 to 64 F
Jul Temp64 to 88 F
Oct Temp40 to 66 F
Annual Precip28.8 inches
StationSURPRISE
Distance23 miles
Jan Temp10 to 32 F
Apr Temp37 to 62 F
Jul Temp64 to 87 F
Oct Temp37 to 66 F
Annual Precip27.4 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bellwood351$70,000
Duncan491$84,583
Monroe436$79,375
Platte Center398$54,022
Schuyler6,301$57,031

Columbus Public Libraries

Columbus Public Library
2504 14TH STREET
Columbus, Nebraska
(402) 564-7116

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Columbus Hospitals

Columbus Community Hospital
(Non-profit)
4600 38th St
(402) 564-7118

Columbus Public Schools

Lakeview High School
3744 83rd St
ZIP: 68601
(402) 564-8518
High
Total Enrollment 264
Lakeview Junior High School
3744 83rd Street
ZIP: 68601
(402) 564-8518
Middle
Total Enrollment 126
Shell Creek Elementary School
16786 280th St
ZIP: 68601
(402) 564-8008
Primary
Total Enrollment 262
Centennial Elementary School
500 Centennial St
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-8180
Primary
Total Enrollment 433
Columbus High School
2200 26th St, Po Box 947
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-7050
High
Total Enrollment 1142
Columbus Middle School
2410 16th St, Po Box 947
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-7060
Middle
Total Enrollment 846
Emerson Elementary School
2410 20th St, Po Box 947
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-7030
Primary
Total Enrollment 330
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
3772 33rd Ave, Po Box 947
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-7045
Primary
Total Enrollment 352
North Park Elementary
2200 31st St, Po Box 947
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-7070
Primary
Total Enrollment 330
Pathways Beyond/early Steps To Success Building
2508 27th Street, Po Box 947
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-7000
Primary
Total Enrollment 11
West Park Elementary
4100 Adamy St, Po Box 947
ZIP: 68602
(402) 563-7075
Primary
Total Enrollment 296

Columbus Private Schools

Christ Lutheran School
32312 122nd Ave
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 34
Columbus Christian School
3418 15th St
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 53
Columbus Sda Christian School
4807 29th St
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 14
Immanuel Lutheran School
2865 26th Ave
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 145
Scotus Central Catholic Jr/sr High School
1554 18th Ave
ZIP: 68601
Secondary
Total Enrollment 400
St Anthony School
1719 6th St
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 118
St Bonaventure Elementary School
1604 15th St
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 204
St Isidore Elementary School
3821 20th St
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 191
St Johns Lutheran School
39346 205th Ave
ZIP: 68601
Elementary
Total Enrollment 31
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