Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
River Forks Access
Park
Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area
Park
Eden Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Columbus Junction.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Columbus Junction is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime A+

Columbus Junction crime rates are 844 per 100k, which is 48% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
694 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
149 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Columbus Junction is $53,188 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$53,188 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Columbus Junction Police Department
Police
Columbus Junction Medical Clinic
Doctor
Columbus Junction Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Columbus Junction home prices are $89,800 - which is 32% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$89,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-4% D+
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Columbus Junction graduation rate is 69% - which is 22% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (2) F
Columbus Community Junior High School
Roundy Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Columbus Community High School
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  • Columbus Junction has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Columbus Junction crime rates are 48% lower than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Columbus Junction is 5% lower than the Iowa average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Columbus Junction? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      River Forks Access
      Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation Area
      Eden Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Columbus Junction? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Columbus Junction.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Columbus Junction? The cost of living in Columbus Junction is 85/100 - which is 5% lower than Iowa.
      Columbus Junction
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Columbus Junction? Columbus Junction crime rates are 844, which are 48% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      844 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 119

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Columbus Junction? The median income in Columbus Junction is $53,188 which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $53,1884% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,23522% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Columbus Junction a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Columbus Junction Medical Clinic

      A Housing

      What are Columbus Junction home prices? Columbus Junction home prices are $89,800 - which is 32% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $89,80051% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $61535% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Columbus Junction have good schools? The Columbus Junction graduation rate is 69% - which is 22% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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