City profile
Columbus, NE
Platte County · Population 24,488
Columbus is a town in Platte County, NE with about 24,488 residents and a typical home value near $214,000. It is 55 miles from Lincoln, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$213,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,434
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 71/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
76 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
24,488
Black population
0.8%
County
Platte County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 24,488 residents
- Typical home value about $214,000
- 55 miles from Lincoln, NE
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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