WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Columbus, KS

View of Columbus, KS
Image credit: Kaethesson / CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,866
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
910 ft
Median Home Value
$94,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$774/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,961
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Columbus

Explore

More places like Columbus

OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityPittsburg, Kansas19 miles away · 20,569 residents.

About Columbus

Columbus serves as the seat of Cherokee County in southeast Kansas, sitting roughly 15 miles south of Pittsburg. Originally founded in the late 1800s as a junction for regional railroads and the area's booming mining trade, the town has settled into a quiet, comfortable community. Daily life still centers around the courthouse square and Maple Street, where you'll find local government offices, small businesses, and essential services all in one spot. It offers an easygoing, affordable pace with a close-knit feel, while keeping you an easy drive from larger shopping, dining, and jobs in Pittsburg and nearby Joplin.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.8rating

Loading town details...