Columbus, Kansas

Population 3,287

Columbus is located in Cherokee County, KS. The population is 3,287, making Columbus the 2nd largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 4 public schools in Columbus with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Columbus is very low , and there are 22 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Columbus is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Columbus property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Columbus include Salamanca Township, Crawford Township and Mineral Township.

Columbus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Crime Rate

29.68% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 164
  • Violent Crimes: 131
  • Robbery: 33
  • Burglary: 394
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

79.77% Higher than national avg.
  • 22 offenders in Columbus
  • 66.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

35 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 28

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Columbus, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Columbus's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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7 Former Drug Labs view all

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $493
  • 1 Bedroom: $564
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $917
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,006

Zip Codes

66725

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Environmental Hazards

35 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Columbus, KS has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Columbus, KS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Columbus, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.83°
  • February 38°
  • March 49.77°
  • April 58.37°
  • May 66.77°
  • June 78.63°
  • July 81.67°
  • August 79.84°
  • September 69.78°
  • October 58.53°
  • November 49.47°
  • December 36.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbus, KS

Earthquakes
Columbus, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Columbus, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Columbus, KS has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Columbus, KS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbus, KS: $41,463

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbus is 3.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.57%
White Collar - 49.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Lynn Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

17 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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