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Columbus, Indiana by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Columbus was 0.78 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 69% lower than the statewide rate (2.5). Median household income is $77,456 and the median home value is $244,200. About 51,824 people live in Columbus.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Columbus?
Columbus police recorded 41 violent crimes in 2025, or 0.78 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 69% lower than the Indiana rate (2.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 635 (12.1 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 273% between 2021 and 2025 (11 to 41).
| Offense (2025) | Columbus count | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 41 | 0.78 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 22 | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 10 | 0.19 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 635 | 12.1 | 10.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 50 | 0.96 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 535 | 10.2 | 7.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 50 | 0.96 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Columbus changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 58 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 60 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 61 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 653 | 0 |
| 2025 | 41 | 635 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Columbus Police Department's own reports.
How does Columbus compare with Indiana?
The median household income in Columbus is $77,456, close to the Indiana median ($71,957). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $244,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,157 a month. About 51,824 people live on 29 square miles of land, roughly 1,808 per square mile. The city lies in Bartholomew County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Columbus | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,824 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $77,456 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $244,200 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,157 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 60.8% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Columbus?
No active Superfund site is listed in Columbus. 2 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Tri-State Plating and Columbus Old Municipal Landfill #1. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Columbus. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 3 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Tipton Lake North Dam (33 ft) and Tipton Lake West Dam (30 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Bartholomew County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Columbus?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Columbus city limits (all active that day). Roads listed: IN 58 and IN 46. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Columbus?
Federal school lists place 15 public and 4 private schools within Columbus. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Brown County State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Columbus
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Columbus city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Dunham's Sports #9225 (Columbus), H&M Gunsmith (Columbus), J&S Outfitters (Columbus), Mine Yours And Theirs LLC (Columbus), Rural King (Columbus), Walmart #1371 (Columbus) and Walmart #4216 (Columbus).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Columbus city limits: Bartholomew County Beverage Company (Columbus), Cork Liquors (2 locations), Cork Liquors (Columbus), Cork Liquors III (Columbus), Cork Liquors VI (Columbus) and The Cork. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Columbus city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Columbus?
In 2025, Columbus had 0.78 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (41 reported), 69% lower than the Indiana rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 12.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Columbus?
$77,456 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,957 for Indiana.
How much do homes cost in Columbus?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $244,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $218,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Columbus?
Bartholomew County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Nearby cities
Greenwood, IN (29 mi) · Bloomington, IN (33 mi) · Indianapolis, IN (41 mi) · Fishers, IN (52 mi) · Carmel, IN (54 mi) · Noblesville, IN (57 mi)
More: Indiana statewide numbers · county page: Bartholomew County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Columbus city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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