At a Glance
Median Income
$45,221
$28,077 per capita
Home Value
$123,500
Zillow: $162,320
Median Rent
$756/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $45,221 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,077. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 508 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,320. Median rent is $756/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 560/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,842
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density994/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,221
Per Capita$28,077
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$570M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,500
Rent$756
Ownership43.7%
Zillow$162,320
Housing Units1,899
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property560/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,989/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation770 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+14.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Columbia was founded in 1802.
The median home in Columbia was built in 1971.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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