Columbus City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 386 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.7%
 
Males: 211  (54.9%)
Females: 175  (45.1%)
Median resident age:

55.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52737, 52738.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,862 (it was $32,188 in 2000)
Columbus City:

$62,862
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,553 (it was $12,468 in 2000)

Columbus City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,587 (it was $49,200 in 2000)
Columbus City:

$107,587
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $110,048; detached houses: $122,911; mobile homes: $38,896
March 2022 cost of living index in Columbus City: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%
(7.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Columbus City, IA (2022)
    • 13950.5%White alone
    • 13348.4%Hispanic
    • 62.2%Other race alone

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Ancestries: German (8.3%), American (6.5%), Irish (5.4%), English (3.6%), Scandinavian (1.2%), Welsh (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/26/1870

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 1,656 people per square mile   (low).

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55 residents are foreign born (18.9% Latin America).

This city:

20.0%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,264 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,222 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (28.6 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (161.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (195.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Columbus Junction, IA (1.2 miles ),
Fredonia, IA (1.6 miles ),
Cotter, IA (2.3 miles),
Conesville, IA (2.9 miles ),
Letts, IA (3.0 miles ),
Crawfordsville, IA (3.0 miles ),
Ainsworth, IA (3.1 miles ),
Winfield, IA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.26 N, Longitude: 91.38 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

Distribution of median household income in Columbus City, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Columbus City, IA in 2022
Columbus City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Columbus City, IA residents
Average permit cost in Columbus City, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +39 (+11.6%).
Most common industries in Columbus City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (16.3%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.4%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (27.2%)
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.5%)
  • Chemicals (4.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.0%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.5%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Columbus City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.8%)
  • Food processing workers (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.5%)
  • Child care workers (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)

Average climate in Columbus City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Columbus City, Iowa average temperatures Columbus City, Iowa average precipitation Columbus City, Iowa humidity Columbus City, Iowa wind speed Columbus City, Iowa snowfall Columbus City, Iowa sunshine Columbus City, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.2. This is worse than average.

City:

89.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.336. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.336
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 25.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Columbus City-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/1/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the Columbus City city center injured 7 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.2 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Columbus City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 163% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 268.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 268.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 250.1 miles away from Columbus City center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 129.3 miles away from Columbus City center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 296.4 miles away from Columbus City center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 299.7 miles away from the city 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 Louisa County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Columbus City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Columbus City:

  • COLONIAL MANOR OF COLUMBUS JUNCTION (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA)
  • SUNRISE TERRACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WINFIELD, IA)
  • LOUISA COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; WAPELLO, IA)
  • MORNING SUN CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MORNING SUN, IA)
  • LONE TREE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LONE TREE, IA)
  • UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WASHINGTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Columbus City:

  • University of Iowa (about 30 miles; Iowa City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,735)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 33 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 46 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 46 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Augustana College (about 46 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 48 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 48 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Columbus City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Columbus City include: United Methodist Church (A), Free Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Columbus City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Louisa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Columbus City:

Marital status in Columbus City, IA
  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 63.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Columbus City:

  • High school or higher: 77.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Columbus City, IA (based on Louisa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,51312
Evangelical Protestant88010
Catholic4931
None7,501-
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: 5
Louisa County:

4.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Louisa County:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Louisa County:

8.2%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.8%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Louisa County:

18.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Columbus City:

45.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Columbus City:

25.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Columbus City:

9.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Columbus City:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Columbus City:

33.0%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Columbus City:

52.1%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Columbus City, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 1$554
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$5,425
Financial Administration 0$0 3$2,240
Totals for Government 0$0 10$8,219

Columbus City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $48,000 ($124.35)
    Sewerage: $31,000 ($80.31)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($64.77)
    General Public Buildings: $17,000 ($44.04)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($31.09)
    Correctional Institutions: $10,000 ($25.91)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($7.77)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($7.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($7.77)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($2.59)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($33.68)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Sewerage: $15,000 ($38.86)
    Other - Police Protection: $12,000 ($31.09)
    Other - Correctional Institutions: $10,000 ($25.91)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $26,000 ($67.36)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($15.54)

Columbus City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $53,000 ($137.31)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($5.18)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.59)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.59)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $53,000 ($137.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($95.85)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.59)
  • Tax - Property: $51,000 ($132.12)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $22,000 ($56.99)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($2.59)

Columbus City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $462,000 ($1196.89)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $432,000 ($1119.17)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $31,000 ($80.31)

Columbus City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $273,000 ($707.25)

Strongest AM radio stations in Columbus City:

  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Columbus City:

  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Columbus City:

  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • K62FU (Channel 62; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K13MN (Channel 13; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.7mTotal length
  • 1,350Total average daily traffic
  • 121Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,350Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Columbus City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Columbus City, IA
Most common first names in Columbus City, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George370.3 years
John375.3 years
Robert375.3 years
Mildred385.7 years
Walter283.5 years
Jack269.1 years
James280.0 years
Marie288.5 years
Harold293.5 years
Paul271.5 years
Most common last names in Columbus City, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Buser381.4 years
Call264.0 years
Cutkomp294.0 years
Davis283.5 years
Gerling276.5 years
Diller277.5 years
Boulton273.1 years
Dunnahoo279.5 years
Jones287.0 years
Pewther256.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Columbus City, IA
  • 79.5%Utility gas
  • 15.4%Electricity
  • 4.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Columbus City, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Columbus City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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