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

COMMUNITY TAXES

Taxing Entity	Fee
County	0.51
City	0.285
GCD	0.01
ISD	1.15
Total Tax Rate	1.955

WATER RATES

1^st 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

SEWER RATES

1^st 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

GAS RATES - REGULAR CUSTOMER

Regular Gas Customers

1^st 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

GAS RATES - LARGE COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER

1^st 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.