Columbus, Texas is a small city located in Colorado County in the east-central part of the state. It has a population of 2,715 people according to the 2010 census. The city is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. Recently, Columbus was ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas by BestPlaces.net. The rankings take various factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education, health care services and quality of life into consideration. In particular, Columbus scored well on evaluating factors like quality of life, cost of living and education. With a low crime rate and affordable cost of living, Columbus ranks highly among other cities in the state when it comes to providing residents with a safe environment and good quality of life.
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