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Columbia City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Whitley County County
Columbia City, IN
At a Glance
How Columbia City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbia City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Columbia City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbia City residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,873. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 764 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia City is $184,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,084. Median rent is $885/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Columbia City reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,489/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Columbia City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.