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Columbus
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Columbus, New Mexico is a tiny but historically significant border town known for its friendly community and close proximity to Mexico. The town is famous for the 1916 Pancho Villa raid and is a gateway for travelers heading into northern Mexico.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
140
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
31.83°, -107.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,060
Local Cost
$760
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
40
English
95
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-13.4°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
231 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CUS
Distance
3 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 72 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 65/100.
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