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Columbia, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County
Columbia, AL
At a Glance
How Columbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,637. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,720 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $151,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,228. Median rent is $777/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,634/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.