Zip 31901 (Columbus, GA) Rankings

Columbus, Georgia is the 31901 zip code area. This region has a population of approximately 198,000 people and is located in Muscogee County. According to BestPlaces, Columbus has good rankings across the board for amenities, cost of living, housing options, education and health care. The overall ranking score for Columbus is 65 out of 100 which indicates that it may be an ideal place to live or visit. The city's crime rate is slightly lower than the national average with violent crimes being 37% below the national average while property crime rates are 28% lower. The housing market in Columbus offers something for everyone as there are many different options available from single family homes to apartments and condos. The cost of living is considered to be moderate with most goods and services being about 10% below the national average price level. Education-wise, Columbus offers excellent private school options as well as public schools which rank above average in terms of student performance on standardized tests. Lastly, health care here is considered good with several hospitals in the vicinity offering quality medical care.

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