Columbus, IN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 41,743 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
This city is just east of Bloomington and southeast of Indianapolis.
Cultural Attractions
The Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum has revolving exhibits and a garden.
Recreation
The area has facilities for many outdoor activities, including horseback riding, canoeing, camping, and hunting.
Historical
Columbus was a supply depot for the Union during the Civil War.
Fun Fact
Local company Blairex Laboratories manufactures Boudreaux Butt Paste, a cream for diaper rash and other skin irritations.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 12 |
| Number of middle schools | 7 |
| Number of high schools | 6 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hauser Junior-Senior High School | Hope, IN | Bronze | 548 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | #4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 4,479 |
| Hanover College | Hanover, IN | #98, Lib. Arts | 929 |
| Marian College | Indianapolis, IN | #38, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 2,043 |
| Martin University | Indianapolis, IN | Unranked, Lib. Arts | N/A |
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