Columbus, NE
1 neighborhoods · 30,224 residents · Nebraska
B+
77/100
72
Safety Score
77
Affordability
$68K
Median Income
$194K
Median Home Value
Is Columbus, NE a Good Place to Live?
Columbus receives an overall livability grade of B+ (77/100), placing it among the better areas in Nebraska. Safety scores B+ (72/100). Affordability scores B+ (77/100) with a median household income of $67,871 and median home values around $194,200.
About 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.1%. 73% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 38.
$874
Median Rent/mo
24.6%
College Educated
2.1%
Unemployment
73%
Owner-Occupied
38
Median Age
30,224
Population
1
Zip Codes
Platte
County
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Neighborhoods in Columbus
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68601Platte Co. | 77 B+ | 72 | 77 | $68K | $194K | 30,224 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.