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Columbus, Kansas: Home Prices, Schools & Demographics

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Columbus, Kansas. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Columbus (Cherokee, Kansas), the median home price is $130,205; median household income is $37,961; the population is 2,881; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 281.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.

Columbus at a glance

Population

2,881

Median Household Income

$37,961

Typical Home Value

$130,205

School District Rating

5.9

Violent Crime Rate

281.2

Avg Commute Time

17.4

About Columbus

With 2,881 residents, Columbus is the 2nd most populated of 20 towns in Cherokee. The median home value is $130,205, 3% below the Cherokee median and 51% below the Kansas median. Median household income is $37,961 (34% below the Cherokee median).

Columbus is a town in Cherokee, Kansas. hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every ZIP and census tract inside the town. Compare Columbus with neighboring towns or with anywhere else in the country.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, Redfin, and other public sources. Some metrics are spatially derived from finer-grained data (ZIPs and tracts) when the source does not publish at the town level directly.

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Columbus at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Columbus, Kansas?
Columbus has a population of 2,881 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Columbus, Kansas?
The median home value in Columbus is $130,205, 3% below the Cherokee median. Open the interactive map to see the distribution block by block.
What is the median household income in Columbus?
Median household income in Columbus is $37,961 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What county is Columbus, Kansas in?
Columbus is in Cherokee, Kansas. The county page compares every town in Cherokee on housing, schools, crime, and demographics.
How are the schools in Columbus?
Schools serving Columbus rate 5.9 out of 10 on hearthmap's school-district rating, a composite of math proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rates.

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