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Columbus, KY
City in Hickman County, Kentucky.
Population
223
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
701
ZIP codes
0
Columbus and its ZIP codes
Columbus at a glance
- Columbus is about 6.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Columbus, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hickman County. PPP loans are for Columbus.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,338
913 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,100
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.39M
FY 2026, $7,827 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Columbus, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
Cities near Columbus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonCity | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ClintonCity | 9 mi | 1.6 |
| BardwellCity | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Pinhook, MOVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Wyatt, MOCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Wilson City, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Anniston, MOTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WickliffeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| CayceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| HickmanCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| BlandvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Whiting, MOCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| East Prairie, MOCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Charleston, MOCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| Fancy FarmCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbus, KY in?
- Columbus is in Hickman County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Columbus, KY?
- About 223 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbus?
- Nearby places include Arlington (5.4 mi), Clinton (9 mi), Bardwell (9.2 mi), Pinhook, MO (9.4 mi), Wyatt, MO (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023