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About Columbus
City in North Dakota, United StatesColumbus is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2020 census. Columbus was founded in 1906. Both this town and nearby Larson were named for an early postmaster who served the area (Columbus Larson), making it possibly the only town so named that was not named for Christopher Columbus.
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Work & commute in Columbus
Full picture →Most working residents leave Columbus for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bowbells (11%), Lignite (6%) and Crosby (6%). Half commute less than 38 miles.
Health in Columbus
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Columbus
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Columbus
Full climate →Columbus has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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