Columbia CityIndiana
Columbia City is a city in Columbia Township, Whitley County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,892 at the 2020 Census, up from 8,750 at the 2010 Census, estimated to be 10,064 in 2023.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Columbia City
Set in the northeastern part of Indiana, Columbia City is a close-knit town, home to 10,185 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Columbia City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,855 residents per square mile.
📰 Columbia City News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Columbia City Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,185.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Columbia City
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center · Water park
- The Haunted Jail · Attraction
- Whitley County Ag Museum · Museum
- Whitley County Fire Museum · Museum
- Whitley County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Columbia City
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Columbia City
- Coesse School
- Columbia City High School
- Indian Springs Middle School
- Little Turtle Elementary School
- Mary Raber Elementary School
- Northern Heights Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Parkview Whitley Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.