Columbus
Town in Stillwater County, Montana

Columbus is a town in Stillwater County, Montana, with 1,857 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,586 ft (1,093 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Absarokee, 12.5 miles SW.
- 1,857residents (2020 Census)
- 3,586 ftelevation · 1,093 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 1,353 / sq mipopulation density
- 59019ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Stillwater County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,857 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $65,250
- Median home value
- $282,800
- Median rent
- $945/mo
- Median age
- 47.2
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Columbus had 1,857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,353 per sq mi (522 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Stillwater County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,857 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,586 ft (1,093 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6360° N, 109.2488° W |
| ZIP code | 59019 |
| Official website | townofcolumbus.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3016825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- Absarokee12.5 mi SW
- Reed Point15.2 mi W
- Boyd15.3 mi SE
- Park City15.6 mi E
- Joliet17.0 mi SE
- Fishtail18.1 mi SW
- Montaqua18.7 mi SE
- Rockvale20.0 mi SE
- Roberts20.5 mi S
- Silesia20.8 mi E
- Edgar22.5 mi SE
- Laurel22.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Stillwater County, Montana.
What is the population of Columbus, MT?
1,857 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, MT?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 59019.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
3,586 feet (1,093 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
Absarokee (12.5 mi), Reed Point (15.2 mi), Boyd (15.3 mi), Park City (15.6 mi), Joliet (17.0 mi).
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