Columbus
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Columbus, Mississippi is a small Southern city known for its warm hospitality, historic homes, and quiet rural surroundings. With a population of just 140, it offers a peaceful escape and authentic glimpses into Southern life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
140
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.50°, -88.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,650
Local Cost
$840
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
7.1°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
-13.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1430 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
UBS
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.