Columbus, NE 68601

Population 27,646

68601 is zip code located in Columbus, Nebraska. The population is 27,646, making 68601 the largest zipcode in Columbus and the largest in Platte County.

There are 3 public schools in 68601 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Columbus is very low , and there are 68 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 68601. Unemployment in 68601 is low.

Zip codes within Columbus include 68602.

Columbus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

33.95% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

44.94% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

180 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.0%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in 68601, NE and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates 68601's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
13 Private Schools

Christ Lutheran School

Columbus Sda Christian School

Immanuel Lutheran School

Scotus Central Catholic Jr/sr High School

St Anthony School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 68601 in our database.

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  • 2255 18th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 1/30/2024


  • 1518 4th St, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 1/2/2019


  • 26326 247th Ave #523, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 2/22/2016


  • 26447 246th Avenue, lot #538, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 2/10/2021


  • 4223 E 3rd St, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 7/9/2014


  • 1253 29th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 2/5/2024


  • 1466 19th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 4/12/2016


  • Transient Address, Transient, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 3/19/2024


  • 1261 34th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 2/10/2021


  • 870 30th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601, Platte County, Address Reported On: 1/9/2023

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    9.2%
  • Rented
    26.6%
  • Owned
    64.2%

60 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Columbus, NE issued 60 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 60 permits, 48 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Columbus, NE issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 54 permits, 48 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $526
  • 1 Bedroom: $615
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,032
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,072

Zip Codes

68601 68602

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

180 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (183/183)
    Columbus, NE has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Columbus, NE is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Columbus, NE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.92°
  • February 25.38°
  • March 39.27°
  • April 48.97°
  • May 63°
  • June 70.89°
  • July 76.18°
  • August 73.16°
  • September 63.28°
  • October 50.95°
  • November 38.9°
  • December 26.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbus, NE

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 68601: $58,314

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbus is 2.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.69%
White Collar - 49.31%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pete Ricketts
  • Sen. Deb Fischer
  • Sen. Ben Sasse

City Representatives

  • Jeff Fortenberry

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 68601 in our database.

28 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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