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Columbia, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County
Columbia, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,387. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,805. Median rent is $778/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.