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Ranks better than 80% of areas Follow

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Columbus Area Facts

Columbus has a Livability Score of 80_/100, which is considered exceptional
Columbus crime rates are 32% lower than the Nebraska average
Cost of living in Columbus is 5% higher than the Nebraska average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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One-Of-A-Kind Columbus Nebraska 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Columbus Nebraska is a One Of A Kind City. This is a pretty city and has a serene feel. Many attractions for all types of people are located in this city. It is a smaller city and a great quiet place to live. This city is located close to the bigger towns in Nebraska which give a ...Read More ccess the city life.

Shops in the area are local to the residents as well an night life. This city is within a hundred miles of many different educational institutions which makes it a central location for a family that needs these amenities. Like most fair sized cities, Columbus Nebraska is home to a water park, several museums, as well as indoor fun centers for everyone to enjoy. Historical markers from the pioneer days are located here in the city.

To live in or visit Nebraska would be the perfect mix of the ever sought after Nebraska lifestyle. The simplicity of life here creates a earthy feel and a great place to relocate to for a quieter life. Read Less

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D- Amenities

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

Parks

Agricultural Park Historical Marker

Frankfort Square

Airport Park

Glur Park

Hanover Square

Gruenther Park

Adamy Park

Berne Square Park

Entertainment

Platte County Historical Museum

Center Cinemas

Memorial Stadium

Fine Arts Center

Food & Drink

Arby's

Burger King

Wendy's

McDonald's

Runza

Taco Bell

Taco Bell

F Commute

Is public transit available in Columbus? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Columbus.

Drive to Work

79%

2% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

3%

equal to the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Columbus? The cost of living in Columbus is 94/100 - which is 5% higher than Nebraska.

6% less expensive than average

11% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Columbus? Columbus crime rates are 1,497, which are 32% lower than Nebraska

1,497 per 100k people

34% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

34% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

C+ Employment

What is the median income in Columbus? The median income in Columbus is $57,919 which is 7% higher than Nebraska.

Median household income

$57,9195% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$30,2832% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

54% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Columbus Community Hospital

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Doctors

Columbus Foot Clinic

Foot Care Center

Dialysis Center of Columbus

Columbus Medical Center

Center Of Dermatology

Columbus Family Practice

Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic

Optometric Center of Columbus

A+ Housing

What are Columbus home prices? Columbus home prices are $155,400 - which is 13% higher than Nebraska

Median home value

$155,40016% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$73722% lower than the US average

5% higher than the US average

C+ Schools

Does Columbus have good schools? The Columbus graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Nebraska

High school grad. rates

2% higher than the US average

School test scores

7% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

5% lower than the US average

B+ User Ratings

Is Columbus a good place to live? Columbus has an overall rating of 76% from 16 reviews.

Overall user rating

16 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

15 total surveys