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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$123,500
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.7%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,899
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$123,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$163,289
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.7%
Owner-Occupied
56.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$756/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
43.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $123,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,289 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,899 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 25.3% |