registered sex offenders live in Columbus — that's 1 in every 348 residents, or 28.7 per 10,000, 22% below the Nebraska state average.
Columbus has 28.7 registered sex offenders per 10,000 residents — 22% below the Nebraska state average of 36.8, and above the national average of about 24. Per-capita rates are the fair way to compare cities of different sizes.
Against Nebraska cities of similar size, Columbus has the lowest rate per resident:
| # | City | Population | Registered offenders | Per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norfolk | 25,908 | 163 | 62.9 |
| 2 | North Platte | 23,407 | 113 | 48.3 |
| 3 | Hastings | 25,136 | 112 | 44.6 |
| 4 | Papillion | 25,345 | 90 | 35.5 |
| 5 | Columbus | 24,044 | 69 | 28.7 |
Where Columbus's 69 registered offenders live, by the ZIP code on their registry record. Columbus (68601) tops the list with 68 — 99% of the citywide total.
| # | Area | ZIP code | Registered offenders | Share of city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | 68601 | 98.6% | |
| 2 | Columbus | 68647 | 1.4% |
Counts as of July 2026, compiled from official registry records. Area names reflect the town or neighborhood most commonly listed on registry records for that ZIP.
Nebraska classifies registrants by assessed re-offense risk — Level 1 (low, never public), Level 2 (moderate), and Level 3 (high, always public with active police notification).
Citywide numbers can't tell you who lives on your street. The free Predator Map app searches any Columbus address and shows every registered offender around it on an interactive map — photos, offenses, and registered addresses from official registry records. You can also search the official Nebraska State Patrol Sex Offender Registry directly.
As of July 2026, there are 69 registered sex offenders in Columbus, Nebraska — about 28.7 for every 10,000 residents, 22% below the Nebraska state average. Columbus ranks #11 of the 12 largest Nebraska cities by offender count.
Columbus, ZIP code 68601, has the most registered sex offenders in Columbus with 68 — 99% of the city's total.
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Methodology: Statistics are compiled from aggregated official state registry records and refreshed monthly. City figures count the city listed on each registry record. Per-capita rates use 2020 U.S. Census populations. Aggregated counts can exceed what public registry websites display because some classification levels are excluded from public searches. Figures are estimates and change daily as registries update — always verify individual records with the official state registry.