Columbus, North Carolina

Population 1,516

Columbus is located in Polk County, NC. The population is 1,516, making Columbus the 2nd largest city in Polk County.

There are 2 public schools in Columbus with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Columbus is moderate , and there are 8 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 Columbus Township, Tryon and Tryon Township.

Columbus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 24.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Crime Rate

48.66% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 503
  • Violent Crimes: 101
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 905
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

74.34% Higher than national avg.
  • 8 offenders in Columbus
  • 52.77 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

34 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 33

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Columbus, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Columbus's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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8 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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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Columbus, NC

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,025
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,030
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,640
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,070

Zip Codes

28722 28756 28773

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Environmental Hazards

34 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Columbus, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Columbus, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Columbus, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.12°
  • February 40.43°
  • March 47.5°
  • April 56.88°
  • May 64.26°
  • June 72.34°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 73.66°
  • September 67.48°
  • October 55.33°
  • November 46.4°
  • December 38.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbus, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbus, NC: $40,045

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbus is 3.8%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.00%
White Collar - 51.00%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Patrick T. McHenry

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

5 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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