What county is Columbia City in?

Columbia City is in Whitley County, Indiana.

Which public school districts serve Columbia City?

Whitley County Consolidated Schools. Confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the district.

How long is the drive from Columbia City?

To Downtown Fort Wayne: about 25 miles, roughly 35 minutes off-peak (estimate — traffic varies).

Town guide · Whitley County · Indiana

Living in Columbia City

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At a glance

Columbia City: the basics

County	Whitley County
Population	9,892 (2020 Census)
Town website	columbiacity.net
Getting around	Fort Wayne Citilink: Columbia City not named among Citilink service areas (Citilink lists Fort Wayne and New Haven)
Drive	To Downtown Fort Wayne: about 25 miles, roughly 35 minutes off-peak (estimate — traffic varies)
Library	Peabody Public Library (1160 E IN-205)
Parks	Columbia City Parks & Recreation

Schools

Public school districts

These public school districts serve Columbia City. Each card links to the district's own website and to the state's official school data page, so you can look at the numbers yourself.

Public school district

Whitley County Consolidated Schools

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District lines don't always follow town lines. Before you sign a lease, confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district. We'll help you check.

Around town

Good to know

Whitley County Courthouse (1888-1891), on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
Thomas R. Marshall House, on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.
Morsches Park with the Blue River Trail; Russel & Evelyn Fahl Aquatic Center (opened 2018).
County seat of Whitley County; founded 1839, incorporated 1888.
Most city residents receive one monthly bill for electric, water, sewer, stormwater and trash.

Major employers nearby

Parkview HealthGeneral Motors

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