There are 5 independent living communities serving Columbus, Nebraska. This includes 3 communities in Columbus and 2 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Nebraska range from $20 up to $138, with an average cost running around $60. The monthly cost averages around $1,813 and ranges between $591 and $4,125. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $21,763, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Columbus is a small city in Platte County, Nebraska. It is the 10th biggest city in the state, with 28,185 people living within the city limits and 576,149 in the encompassing statistical area. The 55+ community currently constitutes approximately 27% of the overall population.
Columbus has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a median per capita income of $24,000 and a median household income is $51,000 (the Nebraska state average is $50,000). The average housing price in Columbus is $88,500, which is significantly less than the Nebraska average of $139,500. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 5%.
Columbus has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets ideal levels of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities, Columbus has a very low rate of crime and average air quality ratings.