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Columbus, KS

Columbus, KS.

Population: 4,991 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$135,170
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.0%
10-year appreciation
+118.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$135,170
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (32 mi)
Nearest airport
Oswego Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$1,329
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,718
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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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