Columbus, Indiana
Among the top 5% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 15% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 64% of US places
- top 8% for commute time
- top 13% for violent crime
- bottom 5% for sunny days
Columbus is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 51,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, violent crime, and park & nature access. It rates lower on amenities nearby and sunny days.
Official websitecolumbus.in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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63%35%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in3.3 in
humid 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 33% of US places
Home Value$212k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 35% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.86%better than 59% of US places
Income Tax5.20%better than 43% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.94%better than 48% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 48% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.3 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.3 inbetter than 51% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 5% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 45% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk76.1better than 33% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality46.7better than 29% of US places
Violent Crime10/100kbetter than 87% of US places
Property Crime118/100kbetter than 85% of US places
Community
Population50,89697th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.826th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4074th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0362nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2752nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.7%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.9%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)12.7%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability9.2/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 74% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.5%better than 70% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.11better than 18% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 85% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbus an affordable place to live?
- Columbus is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 33% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Columbus?
- The median home value in Columbus is $212k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Columbus?
- Median household income in Columbus is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Columbus?
- Median gross rent in Columbus is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Columbus safe?
- Columbus is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 10/100k (better than 87%). Property crime is 118/100k.
- What is the weather like in Columbus?
- Columbus averages 75°F in July and 30°F in January, with 47.3 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Columbus?
- Public-school quality in Columbus is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Columbus?
- The average one-way commute in Columbus is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)