Columbus, Nebraska

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  1. Overview - Life In Columbus
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Columbus
  3. Crime In Columbus
  4. Cost of Living In Columbus
  5. Gender In Columbus
  6. Household Income For Columbus
  7. Education In Columbus
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Columbus
About Columbus, Nebraska
Is Columbus, Nebraska a good place to live?
Columbus is a city in Nebraska state in USA with a population of 23291 residents.. The poverty rate of Columbus is 8.3%, which is 41% lower than national average. The typical household in Columbus earns $57919 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 43.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Columbus, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Columbus remained 3.1%, which is 34% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Columbus, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 38% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Columbus is 90, which is 10% lower than national average. Median home value in Columbus is $155400 , which is 32% lower than national average. While median income in Columbus remained $57919, which is 14% lower than national average.
Population
23291
Unemployment
3.1%
34% NAT AVG.
Poverty
8.3%
41% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$155400
32% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$57919
14% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$737
36% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
90
10% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 12
Unemployed People
1 in 32
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 43
People Earning < $50,000
43.9%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.8
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing60%

Affordability85%

Safety90%

Amenities90%

Diversity80%

Education70%

Commute100%

Is Columbus, Nebraska safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Columbus, Nebraska is 30% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Columbus is 69% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Columbus is 22% lower than national average. You have 1 in 832 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 65 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
387
Violent : 28
Property : 359
Total Crime
30% NAT. AVG.
26% STATE AVG.
1653.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
69% NAT. AVG.
64% STATE AVG.
119.6 (per 100k)
Property Crime
22% NAT. AVG.
20% STATE AVG.
1533.8 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Columbus
Violent crime
1 in 832
Property crime
1 in 65
Robbery
1 in 7764
Burglary
1 in 613
Assault
1 in 1792
Car Theft
1 in 706
Columbus : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Nebraska 23 21 24 18 20
In USA 1755 1648 1602 1549 1197
Columbus : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Nebraska 32 9 16 34 24
In USA 1798 330 1004 1808 734

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Columbus
Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 28 119.6 334.08 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.56 6.5
Robbery 3 12.8 41.24 73.9
Assault 13 55.5 229.26 279.7
Rape 12 51.3 60.02 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Columbus
 Nebraska
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 359 1533.8 1909.16 1,958.2
Burglary 38 162.4 229.93 314.2
Larceny 288 1230.5 1418.7 1,398
Car Theft 33 141 260.53 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Columbus Nebraska National Avg.
Services 100 98 100
Groceries 95 97 100
Health 109 101 100
Housing 70 78 100
Transportation 102 98 100
Utilities 90 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Columbus Nebraska Country
Female 49.8% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 50.2% 49.9% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Columbus Nebraska Country
Less than $10,000 2.3% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.3% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.4% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.7% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Columbus Nebraska Country
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 26% 27.0%
Other College 25% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Columbus Nebraska Country
White 73.9% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 0.5% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.4% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 23.2% 11.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity