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Columbus, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 185,888.
Males: 90,427  (48.6%)
Females: 95,461  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

32.6 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip codes: 31907.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $52,817 (it was $34,853 in 2000)
Columbus:

$52,817
GA:

$66,559

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,689 (it was $18,276 in 2000)

Columbus city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $171,106 (it was $83,200 in 2000)
Columbus:

$171,106
GA:

$249,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $200,982; detached houses: $202,739; townhouses or other attached units: $132,095; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $115,135; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $224,895; mobile homes: $187,551
March 2022 cost of living index in Columbus: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Columbus, GA (2000)
    • 90,20048.6%White alone
    • 80,69843.4%Black alone
    • 8,3684.5%Hispanic
    • 2,7881.5%Asian alone
    • 2,5681.4%Two or more races
    • 6140.3%American Indian alone
    • 2970.2%Other race alone
    • 2480.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 727 registered sex offenders living in Columbus, Georgia as of September 21, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Columbus is 256 to 1.


Crime rates in Columbus by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019
Murders
(per 100,000)		24
(12.7)		30
(16.1)		13
(7.0)		15
(7.9)		15
(7.8)		17
(8.7)		22
(10.9)		22
(10.6)		19
(9.3)		26
(12.8)		36
(18.1)		25
(12.9)		12
(6.2)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		57
(30.2)		72
(38.7)		47
(25.2)		38
(20.0)		40
(20.8)		31
(15.8)		36
(17.9)		47
(22.7)		68
(33.4)		38
(18.8)		72
(36.2)		70
(36.1)		23
(11.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		618
(327.1)		635
(341.0)		574
(308.2)		477
(251.2)		413
(214.7)		423
(215.6)		481
(239.1)		511
(247.2)		547
(268.4)		509
(251.6)		393
(197.7)		313
(161.2)		216
(111.1)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		617
(326.6)		537
(288.4)		519
(278.7)		475
(250.2)		465
(241.7)		523
(266.6)		483
(240.1)		521
(252.0)		498
(244.4)		610
(301.5)		805
(404.9)		635
(327.1)		366
(188.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		2,652
(1,404)		3,271
(1,757)		3,792
(2,036)		3,454
(1,819)		3,342
(1,737)		2,709
(1,381)		3,355
(1,668)		3,711
(1,795)		2,560
(1,256)		2,263
(1,118)		2,133
(1,073)		1,192
(614.0)		540
(277.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		9,367
(4,958)		9,656
(5,185)		9,374
(5,034)		8,981
(4,730)		8,059
(4,189)		7,711
(3,931)		8,012
(3,983)		8,495
(4,110)		7,678
(3,768)		6,487
(3,206)		6,000
(3,018)		5,450
(2,807)		2,903
(1,494)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1,772
(937.8)		1,610
(864.6)		1,518
(815.1)		1,007
(530.3)		1,049
(545.3)		846
(431.2)		1,108
(550.8)		1,172
(567.0)		1,057
(518.7)		845
(417.6)		704
(354.1)		604
(311.1)		416
(214.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		53
(28.1)		80
(43.0)		49
(26.3)		65
(34.2)		39
(20.3)		28
(14.3)		37
(18.4)		47
(22.7)		37
(18.2)		19
(9.4)		35
(17.6)		4
(2.1)		5
(2.6)
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City-data.com crime index in Columbus, GA

Crime rate in Columbus detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 429 (336 officers - 264 male; 72 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Georgia average:

2.45
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Ancestries: United States (9.8%), German (6.7%), Irish (6.6%), English (6.2%), Italian (1.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 300 feet

Land area: 216.1 square miles.

Population density: 860 people per square mile   (low).

Columbus, Georgia map

8,632 residents are foreign born (1.8% Latin America, 1.4% Europe, 1.2% Asia).

This city:

4.6%
Georgia:

7.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Columbus city :

0.6% ($467)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (78.7 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (646.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Bibb City, GA (1.8 miles ),
Phenix City, AL (2.2 miles ),
Ladonia, AL (3.0 miles ),
Fort Benning South, GA (3.0 miles ),
Smiths, AL (3.1 miles ),
Smiths Station, AL (3.1 miles ),
Smiths-Salem, AL (3.4 miles ),
Fort Benning, GA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.49 N, Longitude: 84.94 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +18,456 (+9.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 71,631 (86.5%)

Area code: 706

Distribution of median household income in Columbus, GA in 2021
Columbus satellite photo by USGS

Columbus tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 296 buildings, average cost: $198,900
  • 2020: 901 buildings, average cost: $96,300
  • 2019: 293 buildings, average cost: $188,600
  • 2018: 326 buildings, average cost: $194,500
  • 2017: 311 buildings, average cost: $195,300
  • 2016: 270 buildings, average cost: $191,900
  • 2015: 290 buildings, average cost: $204,200
  • 2014: 333 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2013: 318 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2012: 262 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2011: 217 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2010: 224 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2009: 223 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2008: 286 buildings, average cost: $105,800
  • 2007: 488 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 2006: 710 buildings, average cost: $105,700
  • 2005: 846 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2004: 701 buildings, average cost: $104,100
  • 2003: 704 buildings, average cost: $112,400
  • 2002: 615 buildings, average cost: $99,400
  • 2001: 506 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 2000: 556 buildings, average cost: $94,900
  • 1999: 574 buildings, average cost: $97,700
  • 1998: 622 buildings, average cost: $104,600
  • 1997: 633 buildings, average cost: $80,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Columbus, GA residents
Average permit cost in Columbus, GA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.4%
Georgia:

3.3%
Most common industries in Columbus, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Public administration (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.2%)
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Columbus, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.5%)

Average climate in Columbus, Georgia

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.9. This is better than average.

City:

60.9
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 1.11. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.11
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.84. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.84
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00433. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00433
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Columbus-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.4 miles away from the Columbus city center killed 8 people and injured 495 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/31/1961, a category F3 tornado 3.6 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Columbus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 144.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 166.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 148.5 miles away from Columbus center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 171.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 144.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 188.3 miles away from Columbus center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Muscogee County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Columbus topographic map

Main business address for: SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP (NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS), TOMS FOODS INC (MISCELLANEOUS FOOD PREPARATIONS & KINDRED PRODUCTS), CARMIKE CINEMAS INC (SERVICES-MOTION PICTURE THEATERS), TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES INC (SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC), AFLAC INC (ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE).

Hospitals in Columbus:

  • BRADLEY CENTER OF ST FRANCIS, THE (provides emergency services, 2000 16TH AVE PO BOX 7000)
  • COLUMBUS HOSPICE, INC. (7020 MOON ROAD)
  • COLUMBUS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL INC (710 CENTER STREET 9TH FLOOR)
  • DOCTORS HOSPITAL (Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 616 19TH STREET)
  • HOSPICE CARE AIDS (1310 13TH AVENUE STE 200, P O BOX 9401)
  • HUGHSTON SPORTS MEDICINE HOSPITAL (6260 HAMILTON RD)
  • MEDICAL CENTER, THE (Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 710 CENTER ST BOX 951)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, INC (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY)
  • VISTACARE OF GEORGIA- COLUMBUS (100 BROOKSTONE CENTER PARKWAY)
  • WEST CENTRAL GA REG HOSP (3000 SCHATULGA RD BOX 12435)
  • WIREGRASS HOSPICE-COLUMBUS (5669 WHITESVILLE ROAD, SUITE A)

Airports and heliports located in Columbus:

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Amtrak station:

COLUMBUS (818 VETERANS PKY.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines.

Colleges/Universities in Columbus:

  • Columbus State University (Full-time enrollment: 6,876; Location: 4225 University Ave; Public; Website: www.columbusstate.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Columbus Technical College (Full-time enrollment: 3,241; Location: 928 Manchester Expy; Public; Website: www.columbustech.edu/)
  • University of Phoenix-Columbus Georgia Campus (Full-time enrollment: 748; Location: 7200 N. Lake Drive; Private, for-profit; Website: www.phoenix.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Miller-Motte Technical College-Columbus (Full-time enrollment: 584; Location: 1800 Box Rd; Private, for-profit; Website: www.miller-motte.edu)
  • Virginia College-Columbus (Full-time enrollment: 423; Location: 5601 Veterans Parkway; Private, for-profit; Website: www.vc.edu/college/columbus-georgia-colleges.cfm)
  • Rivertown School of Beauty Barber Skin Care and Nails (Full-time enrollment: 349; Location: 4747 E Hamilton Road; Private, for-profit; Website: rivertownschoolofbeauty.com)
  • Southeastern Beauty School-Columbus North Lumpkin (Full-time enrollment: 144; Location: 3535 Macon Road; Private, for-profit; Website: www.sebs.edu)
  • Southeastern Beauty School-Columbus Midtown (Location: 1826 Midtown Dr; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Columbus:

  • Auburn University (about 34 miles; Auburn University, AL; Full-time enrollment: 22,741)
  • Tuskegee University (about 46 miles; Tuskegee, AL; FT enrollment: 2,810)
  • Georgia Southwestern State University (about 52 miles; Americus, GA; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Southern Union State Community College (about 58 miles; Wadley, AL; FT enrollment: 4,120)
  • Gordon State College (about 60 miles; Barnesville, GA; FT enrollment: 3,336)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 62 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 66 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)

Public high schools in Columbus:

Private high schools in Columbus:

  • BROOKSTONE SCHOOL (Students: 786, Location: 440 BRADLEY PARK DR, Grades: PK-12)
  • CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 571, Location: 7556 OLD MOON RD, Grades: PK-12)
  • ST ANNE-PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 531, Location: 2020 KAY CIR, Grades: PK-12)
  • GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 141, Location: 2915 14TH AVE, Grades: PK-12)
  • BRIDGES LEARNING CENTER (Students: 6, Location: 1327 WARREN WILLIAMS RD, Grades: KG-11)
  • LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 4, Location: 3641 NORRIS RD, Grades: 4-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Columbus:

Private elementary/middle schools in Columbus:

  • ST LUKE SCHOOL (Students: 528, Location: 318 11TH ST, Grades: KG-8)
  • PINEHURST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 244, Location: 4217 SAINT MARYS RD, Grades: PK-5)
  • WYNNBROOK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 127, Location: 500 RIVER KNOLL WAY, Grades: KG-8)
  • OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 74, Location: 1973 TORCH HILL RD, Grades: KG-8)
  • WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 54, Location: 2303 DOUBLE CHURCHES RD, Grades: PK-6)
  • NEW BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 19, Location: 2423 WOODRUFF FARM RD, Grades: KG-7)
  • COLUMBUS FIRST SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL (Students: 13, Location: 7880 SCHOMBURG RD, Grades: 1-8)
See full list of schools located in Columbus

Library in Columbus:

  • CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $9,491,930; Location: 3000 MACON ROAD; 363,591 books; 24,828 audio materials; 32,562 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 146 state licensed databases; 752 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Bibb City, Ga. was annexed into Columbus on January 1, 2002. Columbus and Muscogee County consolidated in 1971.
  • comedian tim wilson was born in columbus ga. records for capitol records, appeared on tonight show, numerous television and radio appearances. born 8/5/61
  • Bibb City, Ga. was annexed into Columbus on January 1, 2002. Columbus and Muscogee County consolidated in 1971.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Columbus: Camp Barnett (A), Muscogee County Poor Farm (B), Super Drive-in Speedway (C), Pierce Chapel (D), Bibb Hillcrest Golf Course (E), Blanchard Industrial Park (F), Bradley Industrial Park (G), Columbus Country Club (H), Corporate Ridge Industrial Park (I), Cross Country Office Park (J), Fort Benning Junction (K), Green Island Hills Golf Course (L), Holly Industrial Park (M), Metro Trade Industrial Park (N), Milgen Industrial Park (O), North Columbus Industrial Park (P), Waddell Industrial Park (Q), Bradley Museum (R), Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 1 (S), Springer Opera House (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Allendale Shopping Center (1), Baker Village Shopping Center (2), Brookhaven Shopping Center (3), Buena Vista Plaza Shopping Center (4), Cedar Hills Shopping Center (5), Cliatt Shopping Center (6), Columbus Market Place Shopping Center (7), Columbus Square Shopping Center (8), Comers Crossing Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Columbus include: SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP (A), TOMS FOODS INC (B), CARMIKE CINEMAS INC (C), TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES INC (D), AFLAC INC (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Columbus include: Bethel Church (A), Britt David Church (B), County Line Church (C), Double Churches (D), Eastwood Church (E), Getzen Memorial Church (F), Hobbs Church (G), Trinity Episcopal Church (H), Locust Hill Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Russel Cemetery (1), Linwood Cemetery (2), Bealwood Cemetery (3), McFarlan Cemetery (4), Mealing Cemetery (5), Mount Gilead Cemetery (6), Evergreen Memory Gardens Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Britton Ponds (A), Heards Lake (B), Anglin Lake (C), Anthony Lake (D), Lake Arrowhead (E), Beaver Lake (F), Beaver Pond (G), Billings Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wolf Creek (A), Tiger Creek (B), Tar River (C), Steam Mill Creek (D), Heiferhorn Creek (E), Riley Branch (F), Randall Creek (G), Randall Branch (H), Flatrock Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Columbus include: South Lumpkin Park (1), Weracoba Park (2), Bennett Baseball Field (3), Battle Park (4), Memorial Stadium (5), North Recreation Center (6), Muscogee County Flatrock Park (7), Golden Ball Park (8), McKenny Athletic Field (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Bradley WC CO - Bradley CO Museum (1017 Front Avenue) (1), Historic Columbus Foundation (Museums; 1440 2nd Avenue) (2), Environmental Learning Center (Museums; 3491 South Lumpkin Road) (3), Columbus Museum (1251 Wynnton Road) (4), Historic Linwood Foundation (Historical Places & Services; 721 Linwood Boulevard) (5), Coca-Cola Space Science Center - Columbus State University (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 703 Front Avenue) (6), Fort Benning - Community Recreation Division- Sports Branch- Briant Wells Indoor (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Building 933) (7), Columbus State University - Coca-Cola Space Science Center (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 703 Front Avenue) (8), Muscogee County School District - Libraries- South Columbus Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 2034 South Lumpkin Road) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Extended Stay America - Columbus/Bradley (1721 Rollins Way) (1), Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus GA (4510 East Armour Road) (2), Extended Stay America - Columbus- Ga (5020 Armour Rd) (3), Econo Lodge (1024 Veterans Parkway) (4), Columbus-Days Inn Macon Road (I-185 & Macon Road Ex 4 3452 Macon Road) (5), Four Points By Sheraton Columbus Airport (5351 Sidney Simons Boulevard) (6), Fairfield Inn (4510 Armour Road) (7), Comfort Suites Columbus (5236 Armour Road) (8), Comfort Inn (3460 Macon Road) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Columbus Consolidated Government - Courts- State Court (100 10th Street) (1), Columbus Consolidated Government - Courts- Superior Court (100 10th Street) (2), Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (100 10th Street) (3), Columbus Consolidated Government - Magistrate Court- Courts- Municipal C (100 10th Street) (4), Columbus Consolidated Government - Marriage License- Courts- Probate C (100 10th Street) (5), Federal Bureau Of Investigation (1246 1st Avenue) (6), Columbus Consolidated Government - Courts- Juvenile Court- Intake (100 10th Street) (7), Columbus Consolidated Government - Courts- Juvenile Court (100 10th Street) (8), Columbus Consolidated Government - Courts- Recorder's Court (702 10th Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Sherrilyn Kenyon - Novelist, Marty Jannetty - Professional wrestler, William B. Caldwell - General, Wayne Brady - Comedian, Ma Rainey - African- singer, James Rachels - Philosopher, Everett Strupper - Football player, Frank Thomas - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Chicago White Sox, born: May 27, 1968), Ben Grubbs - Football player, Jackson C. Pharris - Navy Medal of Honor recipient.

Muscogee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Columbus and their reported violations in the past:

COLUMBUS (Population served: 229,000, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (FBRR) - In DEC-08-2003, Contaminant: FILTER BACKWASH RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-22-2010)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.3%
Whole state:

70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

4.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

15.6%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This city:

7.3%
Whole state:

6.1%

People in group quarters in Columbus in 2000:

  • 4,753 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 1,311 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 1,053 people in nursing homes
  • 583 people in state prisons
  • 506 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 398 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 163 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 97 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 68 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 52 people in halfway houses
  • 45 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 42 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 20 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 10 people in other group homes
  • 6 people in religious group quarters
Arena or stadium:
  • Columbus Civic Center. Capacity: 10,000.

Banks with most branches in Columbus (2011 data):

  • Synovus Bank: 15 branches. Info updated 2011/01/25: Bank assets: $26,863.3 mil, Deposits: $22,415.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 296 total offices, Holding Company: Synovus Financial Corp.
  • SunTrust Bank: 10 branches. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 8 branches. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Regions Bank: Georgia Company Branch, Whittlesey Branch, Columbus Main Branch, Veterans Parkway Branch. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Community Bank and Trust - West Georgia: Columbus Gateway Walmart Branch, Columbus Main Banking Center Branch, The Whittlesey Boulevard Wal-Mart Ba. Info updated 2008/02/04: Bank assets: $93.2 mil, Deposits: $86.1 mil, headquarters in Lagrange, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bankshares, Inc.
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Wynnton Branch, Riverplace Mobile Branch, Whitesville Main Branch. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • CertusBank, National Association: Columbus Courier at 7320 Veterans Parkway, branch established on 2006/05/31; Columbus Branch at 7320 Veterans Parkway, branch established on 2006/01/17. Info updated 2011/05/23: Bank assets: $1,817.6 mil, Deposits: $1,457.3 mil, headquarters in Easley, SC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 36 total offices, Holding Company: Certusholdings, Inc.
  • Colony Bank: Columbus Branch at 1581 Bradley Park Drive, branch established on 2006/07/01. Info updated 2011/04/20: Bank assets: $1,192.8 mil, Deposits: $1,001.0 mil, headquarters in Fitzgerald, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Colony Bankcorp, Inc.
  • Columbus Community Bank: at 5604 Whittlesey Blvd, branch established on 2006/10/16. Info updated 2011/02/07: Bank assets: $107.9 mil, Deposits: $95.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1 total offices
  • 3 other banks with 3 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Columbus:

Marital status in Columbus, GA
  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 47.6%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

For population 25 years and over in Columbus:

  • High school or higher: 79.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.5
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Columbus:

(Columbus, Georgia Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Columbus, GA (based on Muscogee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant65,368145
Mainline Protestant20,01638
Black Protestant18,09457
Catholic8,7384
Other5,57114
Orthodox801
None72,018-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 36
Muscogee County:

1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Muscogee County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 90
Muscogee County:

4.82 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 121
Here:

6.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Muscogee County:

12.5%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Muscogee County:

30.6%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
State:

14.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 761$3,264,988$51,4852$2,851
Firefighters 383$1,667,399$52,2420$0
Other and Unallocable 371$1,227,812$39,7140$0
Judicial and Legal 214$896,152$50,25233$27,445
Streets and Highways 140$450,241$38,5921$1,610
Parks and Recreation 134$472,863$42,346241$284,429
Police - Other 131$381,380$34,93664$81,027
Correction 117$423,492$43,4350$0
Solid Waste Management 101$334,000$39,68310$15,581
Financial Administration 82$326,581$47,7922$1,885
Transit 59$202,097$41,1042$3,624
Other Government Administration 55$220,811$48,1775$7,016
Airports 46$132,360$34,5290$0
Health 34$161,301$56,93017$49,564
Housing and Community Development (Local) 27$100,737$44,7720$0
Sewerage 17$64,334$45,4120$0
Water Supply 16$77,857$58,3930$0
Welfare 8$32,391$48,58738$64,531
Fire - Other 8$24,063$36,0950$0
Totals for Government 2,704$10,460,858$46,424415$539,563

8.98% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($45,736 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.98%
Georgia average:

10.21%

0.19% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,313 average AGI)
Muscogee County:

0.19%
Georgia average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Russell County, AL  0.86% ($30,331 average AGI)
from Harris County, GA  0.54% ($58,497)
from Lee County, AL  0.42% ($42,283)


10.25% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($54,803 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.25%
Georgia average:

9.60%

0.16% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,078 average AGI)
Muscogee County:

0.16%
Georgia average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Russell County, AL  0.94% ($32,102 average AGI)
to Harris County, GA  0.80% ($79,016)
to Lee County, AL  0.63% ($52,310)
Businesses in Columbus, GA
NameCountNameCount
AMF Bowling1Lane Furniture2
AT&T4LensCrafters1
Abercrombie & Fitch1Little Caesars Pizza4
Ace Hardware1Long John Silver's3
Advance Auto Parts6Lowe's1
Aeropostale1Macy's1
American Eagle Outfitters1Marriott5
Ann Taylor1Marshalls1
Applebee's2MasterBrand Cabinets2
Arby's4Maurices1
Ashley Furniture1McDonald's9
AutoZone3Men's Wearhouse2
Avenue1Microtel2
BMW1Motel 61
Barnes & Noble1Motherhood Maternity2
Baskin-Robbins2New Balance5
Bath & Body Works2New York & Co1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Nike12
Best Western1Nissan1
Blockbuster3Office Depot1
Budget Car Rental1OfficeMax1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Old Navy1
Burger King10Olive Garden1
CVS8Outback1
Cache1Outback Steakhouse1
Catherines1Pac Sun1
Charlotte Russe1Panera Bread1
Chevrolet1Papa John's Pizza4
Chick-Fil-A4Payless3
Chico's1Penske3
Chuck E. Cheese's1PetSmart1
Church's Chicken5Pier 1 Imports1
Cinnabon 1Pizza Hut3
Circle K24Plato's Closet1
Comfort Inn1Popeyes2
Comfort Suites1Publix Super Markets4
Cracker Barrel1Quality1
Cricket Wireless8Quiznos1
Curves1RadioShack3
Dairy Queen2Red Lobster2
Days Inn1Red Robin1
Dennys1Rite Aid3
Domino's Pizza5Rooms To Go1
Dunkin Donuts2Ruby Tuesday2
Econo Lodge2Rue211
Express1Ryan's Grill1
Extended Stay America2Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
FedEx30SAS Shoes1
Finish Line1SONIC Drive-In5
Firestone Complete Auto Care2Sam's Club1
Foot Locker2Sears2
Ford1Sleep Inn1
GNC6Spencer Gifts1
GameStop2Sprint Nextel2
Gap1Staples1
Gymboree1Starbucks3
H&R Block8Steak 'n Shake1
Hardee's2Subaru1
Hilton2Suburban1
Hobby Lobby1Subway14
Holiday Inn5Super 81
Hollister Co.1T-Mobile5
Home Depot1T.G.I. Driday's1
Honda1T.J.Maxx2
Hot Topic1Taco Bell7
Houlihan's2Talbots1
Howard Johnson1Target1
Hyatt1The Room Place1
Hyundai1Toyota1
IHOP2Toys"R"Us1
JCPenney1U-Haul12
Jimmy Jazz1UPS33
JoS. A. Bank1Vans2
Jones New York1Verizon Wireless5
Journeys1Victoria's Secret1
Justice1Volkswagen1
KFC6Waffle House7
Kincaid2Walgreens5
Kmart3Walmart4
Kohl's1Wendy's3
La Quinta2Wingate1
La-Z-Boy2YMCA4
Lane Bryant1

Strongest AM radio stations in Columbus:

  • WHAL (1460 AM; 4 kW; PHENIX CITY/COLUMBUS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDAK (540 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMLF (1270 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRCG (1420 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WOKS (1340 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: DAVIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEAM (1580 AM; 2 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: DAVIS BROADCASTING, INC. OF COLUMBUS)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Columbus:

  • WCGQ (107.3 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WGSY (100.1 FM; PHENIX CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFXE (104.9 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: DAVIS BROADCASTING)
  • WFRC (90.5 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • W293AD (106.5 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYFK (89.5 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAGH (98.3 FM; FORT MITCHELL, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFA (101.3 FM; SMITHS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WEAM-FM (100.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, GA; Owner: DAVIS BROADCASTING INC., OF COLUMBUS)
  • WMXA (96.7 FM; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: QANTUM OF AUBURN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCN (99.3 FM; LUMPKIN, GA; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WRLD-FM (95.3 FM; VALLEY, AL; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WTJB (91.7 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: TROY STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Columbus:

  • WCGT-LP (Channel 16; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • W55CR (Channel 55; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WTVM (Channel 9; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRBL (Channel 3; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W06BH (Channel 6; PHENIX CITY, ETC., AL; Owner: GREENE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WACS-TV (Channel 25; DAWSON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipients born in Columbus: Donald R. Johnston, Jackson Charles Pharris.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Columbus fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 30.5mTotal length
  • $4,000Total costs
  • 31,000Total average daily traffic
  • 6,200Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,640Total future (year 2043) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Columbus)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1,080 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Columbus, GA)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 79 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 89 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 415 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Columbus)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Columbus)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 85 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 55 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED887$154,188422$180,3842,799$163,663198$47,04516$801,438416$111,1452$84,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED39$144,12829$178,552229$166,35815$63,7330$020$79,5480$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED90$119,37859$147,0001,055$136,843166$33,7470$080$76,3864$83,250
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN106$142,18957$200,016959$157,98538$96,6051$13,490,00065$92,3083$164,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS16$120,31312$153,250170$151,50012$73,5000$014$76,6431$7,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 56 tracts in Columbus, GA

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 36 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)		D) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED72$194,22258$171,2592$140,0000$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED30$202,50021$161,0955$76,8001$88,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED15$170,93311$192,4550$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$222,0009$196,4440$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$315,0003$149,3330$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Columbus, GA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Columbus, GA - Value

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 804. The highest number of reported fires - 1,257 took place in 2006, and the least - 247 in 2018. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Columbus, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (44.3%), and Structure Fires (32.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Columbus, GA
    • 4,62544.3%Outside Fires
    • 3,43832.9%Structure Fires
    • 1,88618.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 5014.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Columbus, GA

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Columbus, Georgia:

  • Columbus Marriott, 800 Front Ave, Columbus, Georgia 31901 , Phone: (706) 324-1800, Fax: (706) 327-8042
  • Courtyard Columbus, 3501 Courtyard Way, Columbus, Georgia 31909 , Phone: (706) 323-2323, Fax: (706) 327-6030
  • Best Western, 3443 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31407 , Phone: (706) 568-3300, Fax: (706) 568-3300
  • Extended Stay America - Columbus - Airport, 5020 Armour Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31904 , Phone: (706) 653-0131, Fax: (706) 653-0133
  • Extended Stay America - Columbus - Bradley Park, 1721 Rollins Way, Columbus, Georgia 31904 , Phone: (706) 653-9938, Fax: (706) 653-1899
  • Comfort Suites, 5236 Armour Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31904 , Phone: (706) 322-6666, Fax: (706) 322-2553
  • Doubletree Hotel Columbus, 5351 Sidney Simons Blvd, Columbus, Georgia 31904 , Phone: (706) 327-6868, Fax: (706) 327-0041
  • Econo Lodge Columbus Ft Benning, 1024 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, Georgia 31901 , Phone: (706) 320-0007, Fax: (706) 256-2769
  • 29 other hotels and motels
All 37 fire-safe hotels and motels in Columbus, Georgia
Most common first names in Columbus, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1,46769.7 years
Mary1,30676.6 years
John1,09371.1 years
William1,07371.7 years
Willie86471.5 years
Robert80068.9 years
Annie65878.6 years
George59372.8 years
Charles47969.8 years
Henry40273.3 years
Most common last names in Columbus, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith73773.1 years
Williams72871.8 years
Jones69772.1 years
Johnson58871.6 years
Davis50172.3 years
Brown41071.0 years
Thomas37569.1 years
Jackson36470.9 years
Harris30170.4 years
Walker25170.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Columbus, GA
  • 73.9%Utility gas
  • 24.0%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.1%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Columbus, GA
  • 55.2%Utility gas
  • 42.0%Electricity
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%No fuel used
  • 0.2%Other fuel


Columbus compared to Georgia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.

Columbus, GA compared to other similar cities:

Columbus on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: therapists (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electrical equipment, appliances, and components (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: textile mills and textile products (population 50,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: textile mills and textile products (population 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: food processing workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: food (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: cooks and food preparation workers (population 50,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: printing workers (population 50,000+)"
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  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: nonmetallic mineral products (population 50,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: gasoline stations (population 50,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: printing and related support activities (population 50,000+)"
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  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: social assistance (population 50,000+)"
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  • #13 (31907) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest 2012 average reported profit/loss from business (pop 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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