Columbus, Texas

Population 3,693

Columbus is located in Colorado County, TX. The population is 3,693, making Columbus the 2nd largest city in Colorado County.

There are 5 public schools in Columbus with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Columbus is low , and there are 18 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 Glidden, Altair and Weimar.

Columbus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.3%

Crime Rate

54.94% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 92
  • Violent Crimes: 229
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 46
  • Property Crime: 917
  • Larceny Theft: 780

Registered Offenders

72.22% Higher than national avg.
  • 18 offenders in Columbus
  • 48.74 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

83 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 79

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Columbus, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Columbus's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

St Anthony School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Columbus, TX

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Columbus, TX issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Columbus, TX issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $770
  • 2 Bedrooms: $900
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,245
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,540

Zip Codes

77470 78934 78935 78938 78940 78943 78950 78962

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Environmental Hazards

83 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (1064/1191)
    Columbus, TX has 89.34% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Columbus, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Columbus, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.42°
  • February 57.42°
  • March 63.62°
  • April 70.3°
  • May 77.82°
  • June 83.8°
  • July 84.73°
  • August 85.7°
  • September 80.28°
  • October 70.93°
  • November 62.85°
  • December 55.72°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbus, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbus, TX: $40,498

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbus is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.82%
White Collar - 56.18%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Michael T. McCaul

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

27 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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