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Columbus, Mississippi

       
Total population 24,213 Average January/July temperatures 37.7° / 79.9°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 53.75 in. /yr.
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Columbus, Mississippi

The city offers stately homes and state-of-the-art military facilities.

Climate
Summer is warm, but winter temperatures are moderate and rarely drop below freezing. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities all year long.
Economy
The Columbus Air Force Base is a major local employer, bringing thousands of pilots to the region for flight training.
Geography
Columbus is in Lowndes County in northern Mississippi.
Historical
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams was born in Columbus in 1911.
Recreation
The “golden triangle” region around Columbus is known for its fishing and hunting. Tennis and golf are also popular, and facilities are available in and around the city.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 48.45 ° / 26.95 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.38 ° / 68.39 °
Precipitation (?) 53.75 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 33 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 111
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 74
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $29980.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $29317
Maximum state income tax (?) 5 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 9
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 0
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 7
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 5
Number of libraries within the county (?) 7
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 24,213
Population density (?) 1,114 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 26.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,560 people
Education (?) 20 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 5
Number of clinics within the county (?) 25
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 10
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