Living in Columbus (Indiana)
Columbus (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 46,690 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 4%, #220 of 7,271), nature lovers (top 4%, #703 of 18,063), movers on a budget (top 5%, #551 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Columbus (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 24 min and sets around 23:24; in late June it sets around 3:13.
How Columbus (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,127 of 11,898 | #34 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,458 of 9,771 | #78 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #579 of 8,006 | #38 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #638 of 6,237 | #28 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 71 | #922 of 9,474 | #6 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #780 of 9,474 | #13 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,537 of 10,762 | #12 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 70 | #220 of 7,271 | #12 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #3,154 of 8,006 | #95 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #551 of 12,111 | #35 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #4,889 of 7,271 | #59 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,364 of 9,474 | #23 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #703 of 18,063 | #1 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 22 | #8,099 of 16,523 | #24 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 61 | #2,071 of 18,063 | #22 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #7,627 of 16,523 | #77 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #6,734 of 21,167 | #69 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,530 of 12,111 | #14 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #6,940 of 12,111 | #78 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Seymour (Indiana) 27 km
- Franklin (Indiana) 33 km
- North Vernon 34 km
- Shelbyville (Indiana) 38 km
- Greensburg (Indiana) 41 km
- Bargersville 41 km
- New Whiteland 42 km
- Greenwood (Indiana) 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.