Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Columbia City is a small city in Indiana with a population of 9,975. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Columbia City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Columbia City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Columbia City is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Columbia City is $184,300, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Columbia City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 136 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,622 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Columbia City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,873 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,123 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,142 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 764 |
| County GDP | $2,226M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,596 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.95% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $184,300 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,084 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $885 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,596 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.95% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,298/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Total Violent | 136.1/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.7/100K |
| Robbery | 11.3/100K |
| Assault | 102.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,622.1/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 192.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,395.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 34.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 854 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1631°N, 85.4788°W |
| County FIPS | 18183 |
Winner: Republican by 49.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,817/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |