Columbia, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
337 Population 443/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $26,387 per capita
$113,100 Home Value $135,454 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $778/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbia, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$26,387 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
60% below
Zillow: $135,454
Median Rent
$778/mo
33% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
67%
Home Value
40%
Rent
67%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.7% (31% above 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 $135,454. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population337
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density443/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$26,387
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$778
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$135,454
Housing Units163
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,531/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation109 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Columbia was founded in 1827.
The median home in Columbia was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.525 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.