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Columbus, ND
City in Burke County, North Dakota.
Population
67
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
246
ZIP codes
0
Columbus and its ZIP codes
Columbus at a glance
- Columbus is about 22 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burke County. PPP loans are for Columbus.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,942
653 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,248
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.5M
FY 2026, $13,869 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Columbus, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
363
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
16.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbus, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Columbus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LarsonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| LigniteCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| NoonanCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| PortalCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| FlaxtonCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| McGregorCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| CrosbyCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| Powers LakeCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| BowbellsCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| WildroseCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbus, ND in?
- Columbus is in Burke County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Columbus, ND?
- About 67 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbus?
- Nearby places include Larson (3.9 mi), Lignite (10 mi), Noonan (10 mi), Portal (12 mi), Flaxton (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023