Columbia, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Adair County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,842
Population
994/sq mi density
$45,221
Median Income
$28,077 per capita
$123,500
Home Value
$163,289 Zillow
$756
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
82
Violent Crime/100K
204 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,221 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,500 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 770 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1034°N, 85.3075°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.9").