Columbus, Ohio

Population 809,890

Columbus is located in Fairfield County, OH. The population is 809,890, making Columbus the largest city in Fairfield County and the largest city in the state of Ohio.

There are 236 public schools in Columbus with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Columbus is high , and there are 1,499 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 Grandview Heights, Bexley and Marble Cliff.

Columbus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.3%

Crime Rate

34.44% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 393
  • Violent Crimes: 503
  • Robbery: 200
  • Burglary: 641
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

26.83% Higher than national avg.
  • 1,499 offenders in Columbus
  • 18.51 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,896 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 16
  • Registered Polluters: 108
  • Superfunds: 61
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,711

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Ohio unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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236 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 236 K-12 public schools in Columbus, OH and 53 private schools. Homefacts rates Columbus's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
53 Private Schools

1500 Barnett Road

All Saints Academy

Bishop Hartley High School

Bishop Ready High School

Bishop Watterson High School

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30 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

1,499 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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

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3,642 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Columbus, OH issued 3,642 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 3,642 permits, 724 were issued for single family homes and 2,918 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Columbus, OH issued 4,335 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4,335 permits, 770 were issued for single family homes and 3,565 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $768
  • 1 Bedroom: $875
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,089
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,356
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,518

Zip Codes

43002 43004 43016 43017 43026 43035 43054 43062 43064 43065 43068 43081 43082 43085 43109
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Environmental Hazards

1896 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Columbus, OH has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Columbus, OH is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.98 Average
    Columbus, OH is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.25°
  • February 32.05°
  • March 43.67°
  • April 54.87°
  • May 65.19°
  • June 72.79°
  • July 76.52°
  • August 74.58°
  • September 67.95°
  • October 55.58°
  • November 44.78°
  • December 32.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbus, OH

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbus, OH: $49,602

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbus is 4.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.20%
White Collar - 64.80%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Kasich
  • Sen. Sherrod Brown
  • Sen. Rob Portman

City Representatives

  • Joyce Beatty
  • Pat Tiberi
  • Steve Stivers

Neighborhood Info

6 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

32 Cemeteries view all

181 FCC Towers view all

39 Fire Stations view all

5 Hospitals view all

20 Libraries view all

26 Police Stations view all

34 Retirement Homes view all

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