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Columbus

#2 in Best Places to Live in Columbia County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Wisconsin
  • 5 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
    Columbus is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 5,022. Columbus is in Columbia County. Living in Columbus offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Columbus there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Columbus and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Columbus are above average.
    About Columbus...
    Population
    5,022
    Town near
    Madison
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $148,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $816
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      117.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      78.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      117.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      864.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%
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    Working in Columbus

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,976
    National
    $55,322
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    Columbus Reviews

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    Columbus is an area where people can live without having to worry about a lot of dramatic stuff on the streets. Its nothing like Milwaukee, and its a small town so everyone knows everyone. There isn't much for retail and stores, so you have to drive somewhere for retail stores, but over all it is a quaint little town with friendly people.
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    It's a great town for growing families, and it has a very tight knit community. The only down side is the lack of activities and events in the area. However, towns nearby can offer you those amenities.
    Some things that I like about Columbus is the fact that it is very safe and a nice small community to live in. The town is very safe and always has been. Some things that I would personally change is the mentality of the town. It seems as though no change has been made in the years I have lived here
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