Columbus, OH

Safety in Columbus, OH: Crime, Heat & Commute

179 sunny days. July high 85°F. 24 min commute. A car per adult.

Homicide deaths: 8.6 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 13.7 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 85°F; Mild
January low: 21°F; Mild
Sunny days: 179/yr; NOAA
Getting around: A car per adult; Metro-wide
Commute: 24 min; One way
Population: 2,180k; Columbus
Poverty: 12.2% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 7.4%; ACS 2023. 92.6% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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