Welcoming
Diverse
1,300 students speak 54 unique languages in our public schools.
Inclusive
Imagine visiting a place where you, your friends, and your family feel welcome. Now transplant that place to the U.S. Midwest, and you’re getting close to experiencing “Hoosier Hospitality.”
Sixth in the Nation for Architecture
That’s right. We rank high in architecturally significant spaces – along with New York, Chicago, and Boston.
Home of seven National Historic Landmarks
Miller House and Garden
First Baptist Church
McDowell Education Center
333 Second Street Building
North Christian Church
First Christian Church
Irwin Conference Center
Photo courtesy Columbus Indiana Visitors Center
Public Art and Music
Our community features a wide variety of public art and sculptures, and music from two philharmonic orchestras.
Your Housing Dollar
Goes Farther Here
Housing available at 5 – 11% below the U.S. average.
Green Spaces
Wide open opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors
Photo courtesy Columbus Indiana Visitors Center
Quality Healthcare – Close to Home
American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize
Modern Healthcare’s 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals
Childcare
For working parents, quality childcare is available from a variety of facilities, from newborn to preschool.
Enjoy all four seasons in central Indiana.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
A Safe Community
Columbus metro continually ranks as one of the safest in the United States.