Columbus
City in Montana, United States
Overview
Columbus, Montana is a small, close-knit town set along the Stillwater River, offering a serene rural lifestyle amid scenic mountains and plains. It's a gateway to outdoor recreation and is a warm, welcoming stop for travelers in southern Montana.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Montana
Population
140
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.64°, -109.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,810
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
-32.3°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
509 mm
Internet Speed
265 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
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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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 65/100.