COLUMBUS STATS & INFO
Located in the heart of Colorado County, Columbus, Texas is the perfect place to start, or expand and grow your business.
Columbus is a beautiful community with a rich history and promising future. It is conveniently located 70 miles from Houston, 75 miles from Austin, and 100 miles from San Antonio. It is close to urban areas yet has all of the perks of a small town, including a low tax base, low crime rate, and a charming, friendly atmosphere.
Taxes & Utility Rates
Taxing Entity | Fee |
County | 0.51 |
City | 0.285 |
GCD | 0.01 |
ISD | 1.15 |
Total Tax Rate | 1.955 |
1st 3,000 gallons | $23.50 | (minimum) |
4,000 – 20,000 gallons | $3.30 | per 1,000 gallons |
21,000 – 35,000 gallons | $3.65 | per 1,000 gallons |
Over 35,000 gallons | $4.20 | per 1,000 gallons |
1st 3,000 gallons | $23.50 | (minimum) |
4,000 – 20,000 gallons | $3.30 | per 1,000 gallons |
21,000 – 35,000 gallons | $3.65 | per 1,000 gallons |
Over 35,000 gallons | $4.20 | per 1,000 gallons |
Regular Gas Customers
1st 1,000 cubic feet or 1 mcf | $12.50 | (minimum) |
Next 4,000 cubic feet or 2-5 mcf | $6.50 | per 1,000 cubic feet or mcf |
Next 10,000 cubic feet or 6-15 mcf | $6.50 | per 1,000 cubic feet or mcf |
All over 15,000 cubic feet or 15 mcf | $6.70 | per 1,000 cubic feet or mcf |
1st 30,000 cubic feet or 30 mcf | $6.00 | per 1,000 cubic feet or mcf |
Over 30,000 cubic feet or 30 mcf | $5.00 | per 1,000 cubic feet or mcf |
Minimum bill – $180.00 |
Each mcf is subject to the fuel cost adjustment (for both Regular and Large Commercial)

Public & Private Schools
in Columbus
Columbus has three campuses within Columbus ISD. St. Anthony’s Catholic School is a private school serving Kindergarten – 8th grade. Enrollment numbers below are based on the 2018-2019 school year.

Columbus Elementary
Columbus Junior High
Columbus High School
St. Anthony's Catholic School

Colleges & Universities Near Columbus

Blinn College
35 miles from Columbus
Wharton County Junior College
40 miles from Columbus
Prairie View A&M University
50 miles from Columbus
Victoria College
70 miles from Columbus
Texas A&M University
70 miles from Columbus
Houston Baptist University
72 miles from Columbus
University of Houston-Victoria
70 miles from Columbus
University of Houston
78 miles from Columbus
University of Texas
89 miles from Columbus
