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Columbus, Nebraska · ZIP 68601

Columbus — ZIP 68601

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Columbus (68601) scores 74/100 — Good for Nebraska. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $277K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$277K
Median rent$1,447/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Duncan, NebraskaDuncanZIP 68634
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Bellwood, NebraskaBellwoodZIP 68624
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Monroe, NebraskaMonroeZIP 68647
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$277K

Median Rent

$1,447/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

265

Violent Crime

33

Property Crime

232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Platte County, Nebraska (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL09–12344
57%
47%
SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06373
52%
52%
LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08152
52%
47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

30,619

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 68601 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 68601 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 68601 is approximately $277K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 68601 in Columbus has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.