Livability Score

80
/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 D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Platte County Historical Museum
Museum
Center Cinemas
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Water Park
Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (9) F
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Runza
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) C-
Supermercado 3 Hermanos
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Super Saver
Grocery Store
Tienda GUATEMEX
Grocery Store
Walmart Test
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Agricultural Park Historical Marker
Park
Frankfort Square
Park
Airport Park
Park
Glur Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hanover Square
Park
Gruenther Park
Park
Adamy Park
Park
Berne Square Park
Park
North Brothers Historical Marker
Park
Fountain Square
Park
Buffalo Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pawnee Park
Park
Quincentenary Belltower
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ag Park
Park
Columbus Races Thoroughbred Track
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pawnee Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pawnee Park
Park
Gerrard Park
Park
Lost Creek Soccer Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (8) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Slumberland Furniture
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Clocktower Court
Mall
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Columbus.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Columbus is 94/100 - which is 5% higher than Nebraska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C
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crime A+

Columbus crime rates are 1,254 per 100k, which is 42% lower than Nebraska
Property Crime
1,184 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
70 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C+

The median income in Columbus is $57,919 - which is 7% higher than Nebraska.
Med. Household Income
$57,919 D
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Foot Care Center
Doctor
Columbus Fire Department
Fire Station
Columbus Police Station
Police
Platte County Sheriffs Office
Police
Columbus Medical Center
Doctor
Columbus Foot Clinic
Doctor
Columbus Dental Clinic
Dentist
Optometric Center of Columbus
Doctor
Family 1st Dental of Columbus - West
Dentist
Dialysis Center of Columbus
Doctor
Columbus Family Practice
Doctor
Center Of Dermatology
Doctor
Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic
Doctor
Columbus Community Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Columbus home prices are $155,400 - which is 13% higher than Nebraska
Home Price
$155,400 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C+

The Columbus graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Nebraska
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (15) A+
Emerson Elementary School
Columbus Middle School
St Bonaventure Elementary School
North Park Elementary
Columbus Christian School
St Isidore Elementary School
St Anthony School
West Park Elementary
Esu 7 Center
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Centennial Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Columbus High School
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ratings B+

Columbus has an overall rating of 76% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes C+
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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
      Unknown Name
      Hanover Square
      Gruenther Park
      Adamy Park

      Entertainment

      Platte County Historical Museum
      Center Cinemas
      Unknown Name
      Memorial Stadium
      Unknown Name
      Fine Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Burger King
      Unknown Name
      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.
      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Nebraska
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Columbus? Columbus crime rates are 1,254, which are 42% lower than Nebraska
      Total Crime
      1,254 per 100k people

      46% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 80

      46% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      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
      2%

      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
      Home Ownership
      67%

      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
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      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
      76%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      15 total surveys

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