[4] The community originated as a stagecoach station on the Yellowstone River.

There were 843 housing units at an average density of 638.6 per square mile (246.6/km2).

28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 1,748 people, 709 households, and 455 families residing in the town.

There were 762 housing units at an average density of 631.9 per square mile (244.0/km2).

31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[14] They feature artifacts and replicas of life in the Stillwater area.

[16][17] Columbus Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

[18] The Stillwater County News is a newspaper serving the area.

[20] The town receives stations from the wider Billings area.