Columbus, OH
MoveScore 59 out of 100 (Below average) · 5 of 6 federal sources
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.
What the Federal Data Says
Safety (FBI UCR)
Violent crime rate: 523.0 per 100k
Property crime rate: 2107.1 per 100k
Safety score: 66 (B)
Water (EPA SDWIS)
Safety score: 40 (C)
Recent violations: 3
Schools (NCES / EDFacts)
Average score: 69 (B)
Top-rated schools tracked: 1
Fiscal Health (Census ASPEP)
Per-capita spending: $18,858
Fiscal score: 52
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
Average quality rating: 3.4 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 11
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoveScore of Columbus, OH?
Columbus has a MoveScore of 59 out of 100 (grade D, Below average). The score averages 5 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.
Where does the Columbus data come from?
Columbus sub-scores come from federal government sources: the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for crime, EPA SDWIS for water safety, EPA AQS for air quality, NCES CCD and EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for municipal fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospital quality.
Is Columbus safe?
Columbus has a safety score of 66 (grade B), based on an FBI-reported violent crime rate of 523.0 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2107.1 per 100,000.
How are schools in Columbus?
Public schools in Columbus average a score of 69 (grade B) based on NCES and EDFacts assessment and enrollment data. 1 top-rated schools are tracked in the city.
Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and averaged with equal weight. Missing sources are skipped. A composite requires at least three of the six sub-scores.