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Top 25 Columbus Influencers on Instagram

We screened 2,744 Columbus-based Instagram accounts between 10,000 and 500,000 followers for a 15% Columbus audience, 1.5% engagement, 60% real followers, 1,000 average Reel views and a post in the last thirty days, then ranked 25 selected creators by the CA Influence Index.

Jules CarmauxJules Carmaux7 min readLast updated: 17 Sept 2026

The ranking

25 top Columbus influencers on Instagram

The 25 selected influencers include a former Miss Ohio, a teacher, a nurse renovating a farmhouse, a writer published in national magazines, a cinematographer, an illustrator making stationery, a blackwork tattooist and a physique coach of twenty-eight years, alongside barbers, a DJ, a wedding photographer, a realtor and food, fashion and fatherhood creators.

25
Influencers selected
3.5%
Avg engagement
82%
Avg real audience
Andrew Kounouzvelis
#1

andrewkounouzvelisAndrew Kounouzvelis

Andrew KounouzvelisNano
23.9K
Followers
3.65%
Engagement rate
66.3K
Avg views
15.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Owner of @heat_archive @25dials

Audience location
Columbus45.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Andrew Kounouzvelis gives his whole bio as ownership of two accounts, an archive and a dials handle. A+ 99 is the top score on this page, built on 66,285 average Reel views against 23,872 followers and a 45% Columbus audience.

Why A+ on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit45% Columbus
Engagement4.6x median
View power2.8x followers
Audience quality85% real
Sarah Parton
#2

sarahparton_Sarah Parton

Sarah PartonNano
28.6K
Followers
9.32%
Engagement rate
85.4K
Avg views
14.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

† 🐬NFL cheerleader @dolphinscheer ✨ @sarahdidmyhair_ šŸ’Œ

Audience location
Columbus20.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Sarah Parton is named in her bio as an NFL cheerleader for the team she tags, beside a separate hair handle and an agency address. A+ 91 pairs 9.32% engagement, the second highest here, with 85,400 average Reel views and 86% real followers.

Why A+ on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit20% Columbus
Engagement11.8x median
View power3.0x followers
Audience quality86% real
Charlene Westfall
#3

charlenejoywestfallCharlene Westfall

Charlene WestfallNano
10.0K
Followers
3.03%
Engagement rate
19.2K
Avg views
25.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

For every girl who’s been told ā€œit’s not a fashion showā€ āœˆļø Next: Italy&Croatia šŸ‘‘ Former Miss Ohio ā˜€ļø @goldeneratans CoOwner šŸ›ļø @therealreal Columbus

Audience location
Columbus23.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Charlene Westfall opens her bio for every girl told it is not a fashion show, names a former Miss Ohio title, and lists a tanning brand she co-owns beside a resale retailer in Columbus. The smallest account on this page at 10,028 followers returns 19,197 average Reel views, and A+ 90 adds 3.03% engagement above the roster median.

Why A+ on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit23% Columbus
Engagement3.8x median
View power1.9x followers
Audience quality75% real
Jenna Pearce
#4

jenpearcexoJenna Pearce

Jenna PearceNano
12.8K
Followers
2.78%
Engagement rate
16.5K
Avg views
14.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Renovating our 1900’s farmhouse. Old soul. Homemaker. Antiques. Gardener. Simple living. Nurse. šŸ§ŗšŸ“šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø All for His glory šŸ•Šļø @countryfaithphotography

Audience location
Columbus39.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Jenna Pearce renovates a 1900s farmhouse and lists homemaker, antiques, gardener and nurse in a bio about simple living. A 89 rests on a 39% Columbus audience and 86% real followers, with 16,536 average Reel views.

Why A on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit39% Columbus
Engagement3.5x median
View power1.3x followers
Audience quality86% real
Chris George
#5

theformspecialistChris George

Chris GeorgeMicro
75.5K
Followers
6.74%
Engagement rate
117.9K
Avg views
16.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Jesus is King! šŸ™ 28+ yrs coaching competitors & lifestyle clients Better form • Better training • Better physiques šŸ‘‡ Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching

Audience location
Columbus23.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Chris George has coached competitors and lifestyle clients for more than twenty-eight years, and his bio sums the work up as better form, better training and better physiques. He runs the largest account here at 75,536 followers and the widest Reel reach at 117,917 average views, and A 87 adds 6.74% engagement.

Why A on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit23% Columbus
Engagement9.2x median
View power1.6x followers
Audience quality84% real
Ibby
#6

614ibbyIbby

IbbyNano
15.2K
Followers
1.98%
Engagement rate
21.4K
Avg views
25.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

#1 CELEBRITY HOSTšŸŽ¤ā­ļøCOLUMBUSšŸ–¤ Promoter-OH/ATL/MIA @unwantedlifestyle.us CEOšŸ†

Audience location
Columbus28.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

The 614ibby account bills itself a Columbus celebrity host and a promoter working across Ohio, Atlanta and Miami, and names a lifestyle brand it runs. A 82 draws on 21,430 average Reel views and a 28% Columbus audience, with 1.98% engagement under the roster median.

Why A on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit28% Columbus
Engagement2.5x median
View power1.4x followers
Audience quality75% real
Xavier Gallo
#7

xaviergalloXavier Gallo

Xavier GalloNano
12.8K
Followers
4.88%
Engagement rate
13.0K
Avg views
13.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

full-time freelance cinematographer | vfx building @2gethercreative

Audience location
Columbus24.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Xavier Gallo works as a full time freelance cinematographer and visual effects artist, and names a creative company he is building. A 80 combines 4.88% engagement with 87% real followers and 13,020 average Reel views.

Why A on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit24% Columbus
Engagement6.2x median
View power1.0x followers
Audience quality87% real
Ok Annie
#8

okannieeOk Annie

Ok AnnieNano
36.1K
Followers
3.58%
Engagement rate
25.0K
Avg views
16.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

ORIGINAL ✨ LOYAL & LEGACY MOM 🪬 SELF MADE āš–ļø NAIL DOC. @okanniee_nails 🧨 TIKTOK: IAM_OKANNIE šŸ’Ž

Audience location
Columbus50.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

The okanniee account calls itself a nail doc, tags a separate nails handle and a TikTok account, and describes itself as a legacy mom. At 50% he holds the largest Columbus audience share on this page, and B 79 adds 24,979 average Reel views and 84% real followers.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit50% Columbus
Engagement4.5x median
View power0.7x followers
Audience quality84% real
Tatt2T
#9

tatt2tTatt2T

Tatt2TNano
28.5K
Followers
4.35%
Engagement rate
17.4K
Avg views
19.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

āœļø Owner of @tattookings_and_barbershop ā—ļøFor booking text or onlyā—ļø, Columbus, Ohio TikTok@tatt2t

Audience location
Columbus38.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

T King owns the tattoo shop and barbershop his bio names, gives its Morse Road address, and asks for bookings by text or email only. B 78 pairs a 38% Columbus audience with 4.35% engagement and 17,363 average Reel views.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit38% Columbus
Engagement5.5x median
View power0.6x followers
Audience quality81% real
Shann Santos
#10

sha_leonorShann Santos

Shann SantosNano
21.0K
Followers
2.46%
Engagement rate
7.5K
Avg views
21.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Fashion Designer šŸ› New collection 9/26 Owner of Columbus Alteration co Fitness is life šŸ‹šŸæā€ā™€ļø

Audience location
Columbus35.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Shann Santos lists fashion designer in her bio, names a new collection and an alteration company she owns, and adds that fitness is life. B 73 rests on a 35% Columbus audience, with 7,475 average Reel views sitting exactly on the roster median.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit35% Columbus
Engagement3.1x median
View power0.4x followers
Audience quality79% real

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tenesha
#11

teneshasessiontenesha

teneshaNano
20.8K
Followers
4.15%
Engagement rate
4.2K
Avg views
25.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

follower of Jesus worship leader, speaker, songwriter just happy to be here fr @cochurchco | @thechurchkidscollective

Audience location
Columbus33.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Tenesha lists worship leader, speaker and songwriter in her bio and tags a church alongside a kids collective. B 71 comes from 4.15% engagement and a 33% Columbus share, with 4,220 average Reel views the limiting figure.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit33% Columbus
Engagement5.3x median
View power0.2x followers
Audience quality75% real
Jeni Reitz
#12

jeni_reitz_Jeni Reitz

Jeni ReitzNano
14.5K
Followers
2.66%
Engagement rate
3.4K
Avg views
17.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

ā¤ļø 🐓 |šŸ· | Helping You Find the Perfect Columbus Home šŸ“Local Expert | Columbus and the Most In Demand Suburbs ā¬‡ļø FREE Buyer & Seller Guides ā¬‡ļø

Audience location
Columbus29.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Jeni Reitz sells homes in Columbus and the suburbs her bio calls the most in demand, and offers free buyer and seller guides. B 71 pairs 83% real followers with a 29% Columbus audience that matches the roster median, against 2.66% engagement.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit29% Columbus
Engagement3.4x median
View power0.2x followers
Audience quality83% real
Dana Lynn Harper
#13

danalynnharperDana Lynn Harper

Dana Lynn HarperNano
14.3K
Followers
1.99%
Engagement rate
7.1K
Avg views
17.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Artist She/her Columbus, OH www.patreon.com/danalynnharper @postcardjusticeproject

Audience location
Columbus36.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Dana Lynn Harper gives her bio as artist, names a Patreon and tags a postcard justice project. B 71 draws on a 36% Columbus audience and 83% real followers, against 1.99% engagement under the roster median.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit36% Columbus
Engagement2.5x median
View power0.5x followers
Audience quality83% real
Raw
#14

1rawboyRaw

RawNano
35.5K
Followers
3.62%
Engagement rate
4.9K
Avg views
23.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

NYC 9-16 | I do EVERYTHING UGC | I’m the niche | Also really funny Or dm for Pr/collab

Audience location
Columbus44.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

The 1rawboy account says it does everything UGC and calls itself the niche, taking booking and collaboration requests by email. B 70 rests on a 44% Columbus audience, with 4,897 average Reel views against 35,467 followers.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit44% Columbus
Engagement4.6x median
View power0.1x followers
Audience quality77% real
Jeremy
#15

thatsandwichdudeJeremy

JeremyNano
12.5K
Followers
1.68%
Engagement rate
6.7K
Avg views
13.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Let me show you what I love about Columbus! 🄪 Sandwiches + other stuff šŸ“ Columbus, OH šŸ’Œ šŸ“ø + managed by my wife @beclovestoeat

Audience location
Columbus46.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Jeremy calls himself a Columbus sandwich expert and Ohio foodie, and says the account is photographed and managed by his wife. A 46% Columbus audience carries B 69, with 87% real followers and 6,730 average Reel views.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit46% Columbus
Engagement2.1x median
View power0.5x followers
Audience quality87% real
Derick Alexander
#16

hopefit_Derick Alexander

Derick AlexanderNano
17.3K
Followers
1.72%
Engagement rate
9.1K
Avg views
21.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Sports Performance Training for all ages Youth Mentors Faith based Address: 4480 Refugee rd.

Audience location
Columbus41.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Derick Alexander runs sports performance training for all ages with youth mentors, and his bio gives a Refugee Road address. B 68 comes from a 41% Columbus audience and 9,117 average Reel views, with 1.72% engagement under the roster median.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit41% Columbus
Engagement2.2x median
View power0.5x followers
Audience quality79% real
Columbus Barber
#17

curvey.eColumbus Barber

Columbus BarberNano
12.1K
Followers
1.56%
Engagement rate
7.4K
Avg views
14.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

5ā­ļø Private Suite Barber Check ā€œReelsā€ for more content 🤣 CurveyE 614 Barber LLC Owner of @giltedgedbeautyandbarber Book your appointment šŸ‘‡šŸ½

Audience location
Columbus41.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Ethan cuts hair as a private suite barber in Columbus, owns the beauty and barber company his bio names, and points followers to his reels. B 68 pairs 86% real followers with a 41% Columbus audience, against the lowest engagement rate on this page, 1.56%.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit41% Columbus
Engagement2.0x median
View power0.6x followers
Audience quality86% real
Will Wark
#18

williamwarkWill Wark

Will WarkNano
23.7K
Followers
15.13%
Engagement rate
14.2K
Avg views
15.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

columbus boy - Published in: @rollingstone @variety @wsj and more. -

Audience location
Columbus15.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Will Wark calls himself a Columbus boy and his bio lists publication in Rolling Stone, Variety and the Wall Street Journal. The highest engagement rate here, 15.13%, carries B 66, held back by a 15% Columbus audience, the narrowest on the page.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit15% Columbus
Engagement19.2x median
View power0.6x followers
Audience quality85% real
⤬ Sydney Adkins ⤬
#19

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⤬ Sydney Adkins ⤬Nano
18.3K
Followers
1.77%
Engagement rate
3.5K
Avg views
10.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

✧ š‚š®š¬š­šØš¦ šš„šššœš¤š°šØš«š¤ ✧ š…š¢š§šž š‹š¢š§šž ✧ šƒšØš­š°šØš«š¤ ✧ ššØšØš¤š¬ š‚š„šØš¬šžš / ššØ šƒšŒš¬ ✧ šŸ”šŸ—šŸ• š„. šš«šØššš š’š­ @parlorsuites šŸ’ @sictransitgloriaaa ✧ @vesperiatattoo š…ššš„š„ šŸšŸŽšŸšŸ”

Audience location
Columbus44.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Sydney Adkins tattoos custom blackwork, fine line and dotwork from the suite her bio names, with books closed and no direct messages. At 90% she holds the cleanest audience on this page, and B 65 adds a 44% Columbus share against 3,537 average Reel views.

Why B on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit44% Columbus
Engagement2.2x median
View power0.2x followers
Audience quality90% real
Leah Wallace
#20

leahwallace23Leah Wallace

Leah WallaceNano
29.3K
Followers
1.62%
Engagement rate
16.3K
Avg views
17.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Columbus, Ohio | Teacher

Audience location
Columbus24.0%
CA Influence Indexā„¢

CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Leah Wallace gives her whole bio as two things, Columbus, Ohio, and teacher. C 63 reads 16,331 average Reel views and 83% real followers, with 1.62% engagement well under the roster median.

Why C on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit24% Columbus
Engagement2.1x median
View power0.6x followers
Audience quality83% real

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ItsTamalaRenee
#21

itstamalareneeItsTamalaRenee

ItsTamalaReneeNano
10.3K
Followers
2.06%
Engagement rate
3.7K
Avg views
13.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Meals for One | Hosting | Thrifting | 40+ Lifestyle Creator šŸ“Columbus, OH Shop the deals All links hereā¬‡ļø

Audience location
Columbus18.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

The itstamalarenee account lists meals for one, hosting and thrifting, and calls itself a lifestyle creator over forty. C 61 reads 3,740 average Reel views and 87% real followers, with an 18% Columbus audience.

Why C on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit18% Columbus
Engagement2.6x median
View power0.4x followers
Audience quality87% real
Serena VerWeire
#22

serenedionnnSerena VerWeire

Serena VerWeireNano
12.3K
Followers
1.86%
Engagement rate
4.0K
Avg views
13.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

DJ | Serene Dion ✨ columbus, oh | to book

Audience location
Columbus19.0%
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Market-relative score

Serena VerWeire works as a DJ in Columbus under the name Serene Dion and takes bookings by email. C 59 rests on 87% real followers, with 3,980 average Reel views and a 19% Columbus audience the limiting figures.

Why C on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit19% Columbus
Engagement2.4x median
View power0.3x followers
Audience quality87% real
Lindzy Nava
#23

lindzynavaLindzy Nava

Lindzy NavaNano
13.2K
Followers
2.17%
Engagement rate
3.4K
Avg views
27.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Hi, you’re cute! Let’s shoot! Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer šŸ“· šŸ“Columbus, OH @claystudioss

Audience location
Columbus17.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Lindzy Nava photographs weddings and lifestyle in Columbus and opens her bio by inviting people to shoot. C 58 comes from 2.17% engagement, with 73% real followers the lowest reading on this page.

Why C on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit17% Columbus
Engagement2.7x median
View power0.3x followers
Audience quality73% real
Collin Williams
#24

collinmakesmagicCollin Williams

Collin WilliamsNano
15.8K
Followers
1.68%
Engagement rate
3.4K
Avg views
14.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

I’m an independent illustrator making colorful stationery in Columbus, Ohio. ✨ Next event: @renegadecraft 9/12 + 9/13

Audience location
Columbus20.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Collin Williams calls himself an independent illustrator making colorful stationery in Columbus, and names his next craft fair. C 55 rests on 86% real followers, with 3,383 average Reel views and a 20% Columbus audience the limiting figures.

Why C on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit20% Columbus
Engagement2.1x median
View power0.2x followers
Audience quality86% real
Lo Brown
#25

1lobrownLo Brown

Lo BrownNano
11.7K
Followers
1.61%
Engagement rate
3.3K
Avg views
23.0%
fake followers / suspicious accounts

Dad by choice. Tired by force. šŸŽ™ļø Host of The Dad Shift Podcast Trying to improve 1% daily on 3 hours sleep

Audience location
Columbus19.0%
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CA Influence Index: real influence in Columbus, 0 to 99

Market-relative score

Lo Brown hosts a podcast about fatherhood and describes himself as a dad by choice, tired by force, improving one percent daily. The lowest score here at C 53 reflects 3,263 average Reel views, the narrowest reach on the page, and 1.61% engagement.

Why C on the CA Influence Indexā„¢

Audience fit19% Columbus
Engagement2.0x median
View power0.3x followers
Audience quality77% real

Ranking method

CA Influence Indexā„¢ (CII): how we grade Columbus influencers

CII is a market-relative score from 0 to 99. It combines local audience fit, engagement against creators of the same size, average Reel views, and estimated real-audience share. The creators above are ordered by this score, not by follower count.

25%of the score

Audience fit

How much of the audience sits in the Columbus market. Full marks once 30% of it is there.

30%of the score

Engagement

Likes and comments against creators of the same size here. Full marks at 3x that median.

30%of the score

View power

Average Reel views against follower count. Full marks at twice the following.

15%of the score

Audience quality

Share of followers reading as real people. Full marks at 90%.

Engagement is scored against the United States median for a creator’s own size: around 0.8% under 50K followers, around 0.6% above 250K. Both are rounded, because the study measures them by search rather than by census.

  • A+90-99
  • A80-89
  • B65-79
  • C50-64
  • Dunder 50

The score is capped at 99 so it never implies certainty. Read the full CA Influence Index methodology. The benchmark is local, not global. Here is the market behind it.

Market benchmark

The American Instagram market behind this ranking

The American Instagram study covers 929,228 accounts with at least 10K followers. This page's separate discovery pool contains 2,744 accounts; 25 were selected.

Read the United States Creator Economy Report - the measurement this chart is scored against.

How the selected 25 compare with the American Instagram market

Pink = the 25 Columbus influencers above.

Grey = every American Instagram account we measure with at least 10,000 followers, all 929,228 of them.

Each bar is the share that clears the threshold, so a longer pink bar means more of the shortlist clears it than of the market.

Engagement rate of 5% or better

selected: 12%
market: 13%

Averages 100K+ Reel views per post

selected: 4%
market: 4.8%

Source: the Click Analytic American creator market study of 929,228 Instagram accounts, measured 2026-09-15. The market side is read from that study; the shortlist side is computed from the cards above.

Why Andrew Kounouzvelis is the #1 Columbus creator

Andrew Kounouzvelis tops this ranking with a CA Influence Index of 99 (A+), the highest among the selected accounts on this page.

The score breaks down like this

  • Audience in United States45.0%100/100
  • Engagement against the market median for this size3.65%, 4.6x100/100
  • Average Reels reach against follower count2.8x100/100
  • Share of the audience that is real85%94/100

The top of this list is tight: 3 creators grade A+, so the component bars on each card are what separate the first calls.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

These questions cover how the shortlist was built, what its numbers describe, and where the measurements stop.

01How were these Columbus influencers selected?

We screened 2,744 Columbus-based Instagram accounts between 10,000 and 500,000 followers for a 15% Columbus audience, 1.5% engagement, 60% real followers, 1,000 average Reel views and a post in the last thirty days, then ranked 25 selected creators by the CA Influence Index.

02Why does this page start at 10,000 followers?

Because Columbus does not support a larger floor. Above 20,000 followers the city returns too few independent creators to rank, and most of what it does return is university, team and business accounts rather than people a brand can book. Starting at 10,000 covers the creators who are actually working here, and every qualifying account in that band was screened by hand.

03Does this ranking cover every Columbus influencer?

No. This is an editorial selection of 25 Columbus influencers, not an exhaustive directory. It covers accounts between 10,000 and 500,000 followers under the stated screen. The separate United States study of 929,228 Instagram creator accounts supplies the market benchmark.

04Why are university and team accounts missing?

A city search with no niche filter returns institutions as readily as creators, and in Columbus the university dominates that return. A marching band, a club dance team, a veterinary college, a library, a state transportation department, professional athletes and television news staff were removed by hand, because none of them is an independent creator a brand can book for content.

05What does Columbus audience share mean here?

It is the measured share of each account’s audience located in Columbus, not a statement about where the creator lives. Across this selection the median is 29% and the range runs from 15% to 50%. Creator location was a separate filter in the query.

06Does a high grade prove an influencer will deliver sales?

No. The score combines measured audience fit, engagement, relative Reel reach and real-audience share. It does not measure campaign sales, confirm availability or quote a rate. Review recent relevant posts and ask for campaign terms before approaching anyone on this page.

Jules Carmaux

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Jules Carmaux

Co-Founder and Content Lead at Click Analytic, covering influencer marketing, audience analytics, and creator economy trends.

Last updated 17 Sept 20267 min read

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