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Area data

Columbus, MS — ZIP 39701

Population: 11,958 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$113,421
1-year appreciation
-2.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
-9.8%
10-year appreciation
-10.2%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$144,218
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
14

Rents

Typical rent
$1,019/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (38 mi)
Nearest airport
Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-165 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,158
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
49.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,000
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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