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Columbus, IL
Village in Adams County, Illinois.
Population
106
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
0
Columbus and its ZIP codes
Columbus at a glance
- Columbus is about 2.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Columbus.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,401
32,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,377
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$467M
FY 2026, $7,102 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Columbus, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbus, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Columbus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoatsburgVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Camp PointVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.3 |
| FowlerCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| LibertyVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BurtonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| MendonVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ClaytonVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| GoldenVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LoraineVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| QuincyCity | 12 mi | 15.9 |
| PaysonVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbus, IL in?
- Columbus is in Adams County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Columbus, IL?
- About 106 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbus?
- Nearby places include Coatsburg (3.3 mi), Paloma (3.7 mi), Camp Point (5.5 mi), Fowler (6.1 mi), Liberty (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023