Information on Columbus, Platte County
The City of Columbus is located in the state of Nebraska, in Platte County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Columbus City HALL, Platte County
| Columbus City Hall's address | Columbus Columbus Municipal Building 81 COTTONWOOD DRIVE COLUMBUS NE 68601 United States | |
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| Phone number of Columbus City Hall | Not available | |
| Columbus, NE email | Not available | |
| Columbus official website | columbusne.us | |
| Mayor of Columbus | ||
| Platte County, Nebraska: Vital Records | Columbus vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Nebraska birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus NE in?Columbus, NE is located in Platte County |
Where is Columbus, Nebraska ?Columbus is in Platte County. Situated in eastern Nebraska, USA, it lies along the Loup River. It is approximately 85 miles west of Omaha and 75 miles northwest of Lincoln, positioned centrally in Nebraska. Nearby highways make it a regional hub for surrounding smaller towns and agricultural communities. |
Columbus administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Platte - other counties in Nebraska |
Demography of Columbus
| Name of Columbus inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 20 971 inhabitants | 10 / 1 641 | ||
| Population density in Columbus | 2 089,8 pop/sq mi (806,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Columbus, NE
Where to apply for a passport in Columbus, NE? There are 2 passport offices in Columbus, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| PLATTE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT | 2610 14TH STREET | 4025634906 |
| USPO - COLUMBUS | 1555 24TH AVE | 4025643208 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Columbus
There are 21 bank branches in Columbus.
Cornerstone Bank is the most popular bank in Columbus with 3 branch offices, followed by First National Bank of Omaha with 3 branch offices and then Pinnacle Bank with 3 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Columbus:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First National Bank of Omaha | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Pinnacle Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Nebraska Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Columbus Bank and Trust Company | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Great Western Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BankFirst | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the Valley | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the West | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Great Plains State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Columbus administrative numbers
| Columbus City code | 3110110 |
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| Columbus City postcode | 68601 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Columbus
| Airport | Columbus Municipal Airport 1.1 miles Norfolk Regional Airport 38.3 miles Scribner State Airport 39.5 miles |
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Columbus territory
| Columbus area | 10,03 sq mi (25,99 km²) |
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| Columbus altitude | 1 444 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.4352 Longitude: -97.3549 Latitude: 41° 26' 7'' North Longitude: 97° 21' 18'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Columbus | Currently, the town Columbus isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Columbus |
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| Natural parks | Columbus isn't part of a natural park |
What is Columbus close to?
| Nearby cities include: Richland, Duncan, Bellwood and Platte Center | ||
|---|---|---|
| Platte Center | Richland | Richland |
| Duncan |  | Richland |
| Duncan | Duncan | Bellwood |
| Richland 7.3 miles | Duncan 7.8 miles | Bellwood 8.8 miles |
| Platte Center 9.9 miles | Monroe 13 miles | Tarnov 14.6 miles |
| Schuyler 15.2 miles | Octavia 16.5 miles | Rising City 16.7 miles |
| David City 16.9 miles | Shelby 17.1 miles | Silver Creek 18.2 miles |
| Humphrey 18.8 miles | Creston 18.9 miles | Leigh 19.5 miles |
| Genoa 19.6 miles | Cornlea 20.2 miles | Osceola 20.5 miles |
| Garrison 20.5 miles | Linwood 22 miles | Abie 22.2 miles |
Distance between Columbus and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1257 miles | Houston : 814 miles | Philadelphia : 1166 miles |
| Phoenix : 972 miles | San Antonio : 831 miles | San Diego : 1239 miles |
| Dallas : 599 miles closest | San Jose : 1335 miles | Jacksonville : 1164 miles |
| Indianapolis : 599 miles | San Francisco : 1388 miles | Austin : 770 miles |
| Columbus : 759 miles | Fort Worth : 599 miles | Charlotte : 993 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Columbus, NE
Elementary schools in Columbus
Centennial Elementary School
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 450
Emerson Elementary School
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 329
Lost Creek Elementary School
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 423
North Park Elementary
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 370
Pathways Beyond/Early Steps To Success Building
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 24
Shell Creek Elementary School
District of Lakeview Community SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 308
West Park Elementary
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 286
Middle schools in Columbus
Columbus Middle School
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 845
Lakeview Junior High School
District of Lakeview Community SchoolsLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 144
High schools in Columbus
Columbus High School
District of Columbus Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1164
Lakeview High School
District of Lakeview Community SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 320
Private schools in Columbus
Christ Lutheran School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 25
Columbus Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 48
Scotus Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12Students : 371
St Anthony School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 126
St Bonaventure Elementary School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6Students : 171
St Isidore Elementary School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6Students : 203
Leisure and activities in Columbus surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Vanberg Park & Golf Course | Quail Run Golf Course |
| Schuyler Golf Club to Schuyler 14.8 miles | David City Golf Course to David City 17.8 miles |
| Steeple View Golf Course to Humphrey 18 miles | |