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Columbia, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
769
Population
196/sq mi density
$55,417
Median Income
$26,637 per capita
$151,300
Home Value
$159,228 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
231
Violent Crime/100K
2,634 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,300 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 212 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2954°N, 85.1102°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Houston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.7").