| General Information | | |
| City Name | Columbus | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| Population 2000 | 3,957 | |
| Housing Units | 1,358 | |
| Total Area | 48 square miles | |
| Water Area | 3 square miles | |
| Land Area | 45 square miles | |
| Population Density | 88 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 30 units/square mile | |
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| Violent Crimes | | |
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| Forcible Rapes | | |
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| Burglaries | | |
| Larceny Thefts | | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | | |
| Arsons | | |