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There were 55 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Columbus is in the United States; its population was 24,488 in July 2026. 43.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 14.3% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population25,248people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,080EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent784EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.36%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,012offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 36% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.61µg/m³country median 7.0 — 6% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 71% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 63% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Columbus?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Columbus.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$892 per month, while the median home value was US$213,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 66.1%, and the vacancy rate was 4.4% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Columbus recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$892/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,534 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)927.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent784 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes190 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Columbus a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–63%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 51–69%
Retirement55%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,499 of 25,248 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$64,626 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Columbus is 2.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income64,626 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband75.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,080 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,490 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.36 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Columbus?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,490 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,734of €2,744 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,744
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €928
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,734
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Columbus Salary needed to live in Columbus

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Columbus. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Columbus. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools13 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents55 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,375 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Columbus when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesColumbus highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Columbus highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
Columbus3,088
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,012 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents119.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes21 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time15.08 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportOLU3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Columbus. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Columbus.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Columbus is 6.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.61 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.167 · Feb 2.56 · Mar 9.78 · Apr 16.5 · May 22.67 · Jun 28.39 · Jul 30.5 · Aug 29 · Sep 25.22 · Oct 17.22 · Nov 8.72 · Dec 1.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00251825 (COLUMBUS 3 NE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.11 · Feb -7.94 · Mar -2.11 · Apr 3.89 · May 10.56 · Jun 16.5 · Jul 18.89 · Aug 17.56 · Sep 12.5 · Oct 5.06 · Nov -2.39 · Dec -7.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00251825 (COLUMBUS 3 NE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.94 · Feb -2.67 · Mar 3.83 · Apr 10.22 · May 16.61 · Jun 22.44 · Jul 24.67 · Aug 23.28 · Sep 18.83 · Oct 11.11 · Nov 3.17 · Dec -3 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 16.51 · Feb 18.54 · Mar 35.31 · Apr 74.42 · May 116.1 · Jun 119.1 · Jul 87.88 · Aug 83.06 · Sep 62.99 · Oct 59.69 · Nov 30.99 · Dec 23.62 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00251825 (COLUMBUS 3 NE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading68.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.26 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation439.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.96 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-3.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Davenport ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 3,499 is not 9.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share9.67 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents3,499 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density917.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population25,248 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics25,392 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value213,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes66.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate68.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad14.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents9.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage77.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher21.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20226,251 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20225 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over12,269 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans77.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Columbus

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Schuyler as a Columbus alternative in the same region

25 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 23.0 km Schuyler vs 3.0 km Columbus+667%
  • Foreign residents: 33.9% Schuyler vs 9.7% Columbus+251%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 459 Schuyler vs 1,012 Columbus−55%
  • Unemployment: 1.6% Schuyler vs 2.4% Columbus−32%
  • Residents: 6,800 Schuyler vs 25,248 Columbus−73%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,326 Schuyler vs €3,080 Columbus+8%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,490 Schuyler vs €3,490 Columbussame level
Full comparisonMore about Schuyler

Plainfield as a Columbus alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 762 km, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,080 Columbus+57%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 3.0 km Columbus+200%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.4% Columbus+59%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 25,248 Columbus+98%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,012 Columbus−27%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 9.7% Columbus−37%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,490 Columbusno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Columbus

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Columbus, nearest in population first.

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Caledonia25,229 residentsColumbine25,229 residentsUniversity Park25,268 residentsFlorence25,222 residentsLoma Linda25,221 residentsDecatur25,276 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Columbus?

The median gross salary is 3,490 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Columbus?

The unemployment rate is 2.36 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Columbus?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.61 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Columbus?

Police recorded 1,012 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Columbus?

The published population is 25,248 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Columbus?

3,499 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Columbus a good place to live?

Columbus may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Columbus?

Schuyler is near Columbus. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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