City profile
Columbus, IN
Bartholomew County · Population 51,824
Columbus is a city in Bartholomew County, IN with about 51,824 residents and a typical home value near $244,000. It is 33 miles from Bloomington, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$244,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,493
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 71/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Earthquake, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
40 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
51,824
Black population
2.5%
County
Bartholomew County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 51,824 residents
- Typical home value about $244,000
- 33 miles from Bloomington, IN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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