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Columbus, MT
Town in Stillwater County, Montana.
Population
2,003
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,459
ZIP codes
0
Columbus and its ZIP codes
Columbus at a glance
- Columbus is about 190 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $65,250 a year, 10% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,800 (25% below Montana) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Columbus, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Columbus, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,250
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (658), Irish Americans (312), Norwegian Americans (185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stillwater County. PPP loans are for Columbus.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,484
2,931 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.01M
FY 2026, $9,484 per person
How people get to work
Columbus, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit4.6%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbus, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
963
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
54
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
15.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbus, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Columbus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AbsarokeeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Reed PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BoydCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Park CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| JolietTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| FishtailCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| MontaquaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| RockvaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| RobertsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4 |
| SilesiaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| EdgarCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| RoscoeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| RapeljeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| LaurelCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| FrombergTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbus, MT in?
- Columbus is in Stillwater County, Montana.
- What is the population of Columbus, MT?
- About 2,003 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbus?
- Nearby places include Absarokee (12 mi), Reed Point (15 mi), Boyd (15 mi), Park City (16 mi), Joliet (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023