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Located in the Midwest, Columbus is the capital and largest city in the state of Ohio and the fourth largest city in the region. In the center of the most populated area of the country, Columbus is within 500 miles of half of the population of the country.

While Columbus is overwhelmingly flat, its location along the Scioto and Olentangy rivers provides some variety to the state’s topography. The humid continental climate creates hot, muggy summers, and cold, dry winters characteristic of the region. Tornados are a possibility, particularly during the spring and summer months. Columbus also experiences floods, blizzards, and severe thunderstorms.


The city has a diverse economy and as an emerging global city, is home to the world’s largest private R&D foundation, clearinghouse of chemical information, comprehensive public system of higher education, and cartoon collection, as well as the world’s fastest fuel cell electric vehicle.

Columbus is consistently ranked as the top city in the country for technology, fashion, living, and raising a family and among the top for literacy and education. Its numerous cultural and historical attractions as well as centers for the performing arts, fairs and festivals, sporting events (particularly those associated with the Ohio State University) and museums, bring many international and domestic tourists to the city each year.

The city is divided into numerous neighborhoods, often along cultural lines including North Bank Park, and Italian, Victorian, and German Villages. Crime rates are generally low.

Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
Fatal Accidents Cars Involved People Involved Pedestrian Accidents Caused by DUI/DWI Auto Thefts (2007)
60 101 164 22 25 6228
City Driving
Pop increase from commuters Avg. commute time
+82,520 21.9 minutes
Avg. rainfall Avg. Temp (annual)
39.4 inches rain 27.7 inches snow Jan. 28.3F, July 75.1F (52.8F)
Transportation
Major Highways
  • Columbus is served from north to south by I-71 and east to west by I-70, which intersect the city. I-270 encircles the city and I-670 is downtown innerbelt.
Total no. of bridges Total length Avg. daily traffic Avg. daily truck traffic
868 19688ft 37976956 3608441
Airports
  • Port Columbus International Airport
  • Ohio State University Airport
  • Bolton Field Airport
  • Rickenbacker International Airport
  • Columbus Southwest Airport
Trains
Passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak.
Public Transportation
Columbus is laid out on an easy-to-navigate grid system so driving by automobile is simple and straightforward.Bus and shuttle service is provided by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).
Facts and Figures
Population (2009) Male Female Change since 2000 Living/Working Area in Sq. Miles
769,360
48.6%
51.4%
+8.1% 254,193 225.9
Zip Codes
43085, 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213, 43214, 43215, 43216, 43217, 43218, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43222, 43223, 43224, 43226, 43227, 43228, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43232, 43234, 43235, 43236, 43240, 43251, 43260, 43265, 43266, 43268, 43270, 43271, 43272, 43279, 43284, 43287, 43291, 43299
Arenas/Sport Teams
  • Ohio Stadium/Ohio State Buckeyes
  • Nationwide Arena/Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), Columbus Destroyers (AFL)
  • Value City Arena/Ohio State University

Contact the City

http://www.ci.columbus.oh.us

Complaints and Insurance Fraud

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If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Columbus, you should report it to the following organizations:
 
  • Columbus Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Ohio Department of Insurance
  • Ohio Attorney General
  • Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
  • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

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